Since its initial description, the concept of autism has been firmly rooted within the
conventional medical paradigm of child psychiatry. Increasingly, there have been calls from …

There is little comprehensive research into autistic adulthood, and even less into the
services and supports that are most likely to foster flourishing adult autistic lives. This limited …

Progress in psychological science can be limited by a number of factors, not least of which
are the starting assumptions of scientists themselves. We believe that some influential …

In psychiatry, mental dysfunction is typically framed in relation to models that seek to be
continuous with physiology or evolutionary biology and that compare individual fitness to a …

Cultural research can help to identify strengths of cultural communities that are often viewed
through a deficit model. Strengths-based approaches open researchers, practitioners, and …

Abstract Purpose of Review All people—including Autistic people—deserve to live
flourishing lives. But what does a flourishing life look like for Autistic people? We suggest …

The term “achievement gap” has a negative and racialized history, and using the term
reinforces a deficit mindset that is ingrained in US educational systems. In this essay, we …

Rural health disparities have attracted increased national attention, compelling an
expanded focus on rural health research. In this article, we deconstruct the definitions and …

As more people rely on visualization to inform their personal and collective decisions,
researchers have focused on a broader range of audiences, including “novices.” But …

Background: Although studies have found that autism is underdiagnosed in women and that
autistic women have poorer well-being outcomes than men, less is known about autistic …