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Research & reading
A curated starting point for recent autism/neurodivergence research and practical reading for families.
From diffrnt. — genetics reference
De novo gene mutations linked with autism — family-friendly guide to autism-associated genes with strong de novo evidence (SFARI Category 1, large exome studies, public databases).
Recent research (2025-2026)
- Autism Science Foundation: 2025 Autism Research Year in Review - plain-language summary of recent findings, including diagnosis patterns, genetics, and precision medicine directions.
- Autism Speaks: 2025 Research Roundup - digest of new studies and trends, with links to underlying publications.
- BMJ (2026): Time trends in male-to-female autism incidence - population-level analysis of diagnosis trends over time.
- Neurodiversity-affirming interventions framework (open access, PMC) - framework that centers quality of life, autonomy, and lived experience.
- Autism Research Institute: 2026 Research Updates - updates on co-occurring health topics and current webinar research briefs.
Recommended reading & resources
- Neurodiversity Hub - practical resources for families, learners, and support systems.
- Therapist Neurodiversity Collective (education resources) - neurodiversity-affirming explainers and family-oriented materials.
- Vanderbilt TRIAD evidence-based practice resources - school-focused tools useful for educators and families.
- Book suggestions to begin with: NeuroTribes (Steve Silberman), Unmasking Autism (Devon Price), and Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking (ASAN collection).
Editorial note: this page is curated for community education and does not replace medical, legal, or school-specific advice.