Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Aims & Scope

The Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders publishes original articles that provide critical reviews of topics across the broad interdisciplinary research fields of autism spectrum disorders.

Topics range from basic to applied and include but are not limited to genetics, neuroscience, diagnosis, applied behavior analysis, psychopharmacology, incidence, prevalence, etiology, differential diagnosis, treatment, measurement of treatment effects, education, perception and cognition.

Topics across the life span are appropriate.

In addition, given the high rates of comorbid conditions, the interface of sleep disorders, feeding problems, motor difficulties, ADHD, anxiety, depression and other disorders with autism spectrum disorders are appropriate.

The Journal aims for an international audience as reflected in the editorial board.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3
2024	2.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.150

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3833

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	925

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Neuroscience, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Female Autism Phenotype and Camouflaging: a Narrative Review

  Citation: 400

  Authors: Laura, K. V., William

• Trends in Employment for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Review of the Research Literature

  Citation: 226

  Authors: June L., Geraldine, Connie, Michael

• Barriers to Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis for Young Women and Girls: a Systematic Review

  Citation: 225

  Authors: Georgia, Victoria, Debbie, Francesca, Emma

• Applications of Supervised Machine Learning in Autism Spectrum Disorder Research: a Review

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Kayleigh K., Marlena N., Nicholas, Chelsea, Raymond, Dennis R., Erik

• A Systematic Review of the Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Psychological Treatment for Mental Health Problems in Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Dawn, Kate

• Making Autism Research Inclusive by Attending to Intersectionality: a Review of the Research Ethics Literature

  Citation: 110

  Authors: M. A., J. A., E.

• Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder from Bilingual Families: a Systematic Review

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Heather, Larah, Debora

• Participation of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Sorayya, Dana, Melanie, Annette, Mayada, Lonnie

• Attention Allocation in ASD: a Review and Meta-analysis of Eye-Tracking Studies

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Meia

• Benefits of Physical Activity for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Comprehensive Review

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Carl, Nicole

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