Autistic Scholars Project

John F. Strang, Meredith D. Powers, Megan Knauss, Ely Sibarium, Scott Leibowitz, Lauren Kenworthy, Eleonora Sadikova, Shannon E. Wyss, Laura Willing, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Noor Pervez, Joel Nowak, Dena Gohari, Veronica Gomez‐Lobo, David Call, Laura G. Anthony (2018). “They Thought It Was an Obsession”: Trajectories and Perspectives of Autistic Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adolescents. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48(12), 4039-4055.

John F. Strang, Sascha E. Klomp, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, April Dawn Griffin, Laura G. Anthony, Marvel C. Harris, Elizabeth K. Graham, Megan Knauss, Anna I. R. van der Miesen (2019). Community-Based Participatory Design for Research That Impacts the Lives of Transgender and/or Gender-Diverse Autistic and/or Neurodiverse People. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 7(4), 396-404.

John F. Strang, Megan Knauss, Anna I. R. van der Miesen, Jenifer K. McGuire, Lauren Kenworthy, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Andrew J. Freeman, Eleonora Sadikova, Zosia Zaks, Noor Pervez, Anouk Balleur, D. W. Rowlands, Ely Sibarium, Laura Willing, Marissa A. McCool, Randall D. Ehrbar, Shannon E. Wyss, Harriette Wimms, Joshua H. L. Tobing, J. Graham Thomas, Julie Austen, Elyse Pine-Twaddell, April Dawn Griffin, Aron Janssen, Veronica Gomez‐Lobo, Abigail Brandt, Colleen Morgan, Haley Meagher, Dena Gohari, Laura Kirby, Laura Russell, Meredith D. Powers, Laura G. Anthony (2020). A Clinical Program for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Neurodiverse/Autistic Adolescents Developed through Community-Based Participatory Design. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 50(6), 730-745.

John F. Strang, Anna I. R. van der Miesen, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Cat Hughes*Autistic author. Learn more…, Sharon daVanport*Autistic author. Learn more…, Meng-Chuan Lai (2020). Both sex- and gender-related factors should be considered in autism research and clinical practice. Autism, 24(3), 539-543.

Teal Benevides, Stephen M. Shore*Autistic author. Learn more…, May-Lynn Andresen, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Barb Cook, Dena L. Gassner*Autistic author. Learn more…, Jasmine M Erves, Taylor M Hazlewood, M Caroline King, Lisa Morgan, Lauren Murphy, Yenn (Jeanette) Purkis*Autistic author. Learn more…, Brigid Rankowski, Sarah M Rutledge, Savannah P Welch, Karl Wittig (2020). Interventions to address health outcomes among autistic adults: A systematic review. Autism, 24(6), 1345-1359.

Teal Benevides, Stephen M. Shore*Autistic author. Learn more…, Kate Palmer, Patricia Duncan, Alex Plank, May-Lynn Andresen, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Barb Cook, Dena L. Gassner*Autistic author. Learn more…, Becca Lory Hector*Autistic author. Learn more…, Lisa Morgan, Lindsey Nebeker, Yenn (Jeanette) Purkis*Autistic author. Learn more…, Brigid Rankowski, Karl Wittig, Steven S. Coughlin (2020). Listening to the autistic voice: Mental health priorities to guide research and practice in autism from a stakeholder-driven project. Autism, 24(4), 822-833.

Emily F. Rothman, Laura Graham Holmes, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Melody Chiang, Brandy Haberer, Nick Gallop, Rabindra Kadel, Mariah Person, Amelia Sanchez, Emily Quinn, Peter Wharmby (2022). Healthy Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (HEARTS): A feasibility test of an online class co-designed and co-taught with autistic people. Autism, 26(3), 690-702.

Emily F. Rothman, Laura Graham Holmes, Dani Brooks, Shari Krauss, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more… (2022). Reasons for alcohol use and non-use by underage U.S. autistic youth: A qualitative study. Autism, 27(1), 213-225.

Laura Graham Holmes, Ziming Xuan, Emily Quinn, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Amelia Sanchez, Peter Wharmby, Calliope Holingue, Sharon Levy, Emily F. Rothman (2023). Alcohol Use Patterns Among Underage Autistic and Non-Autistic Youth. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54(10), 3808-3822.

Elizabeth A. Kaplan‐Kahn, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more… (2023). Combating stigma in autism research through centering autistic voices: a co-interview guide for qualitative research. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, 1248247-1248247.

Laura Graham Holmes, Russell Goebel, Calliope Hollingue, Shuning Zhu, Handing Zhang, Wuji Shan, Shicong Wang, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Amelia Sanchez, Peter Wharmby, Melody Chiang, Mariah Person, Emily F. Rothman (2023). Reductions in Depression and Anxiety Among Autistic Adults Participating in an Intervention to Promote Healthy Relationships. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(2).

Jeroen Dewinter, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu*Autistic author. Learn more…, Maria L Massolo, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Els Van Beneden*Autistic author. Learn more…, Nikki Brörmann, Eileen T. Crehan, Lisa A. Croen, Susan Faja, Dena L. Gassner*Autistic author. Learn more…, Laura Graham Holmes, Cat Hughes*Autistic author. Learn more…, Morrigan Hunter*Autistic author. Learn more…, Monique Huysamen, Paola Jelonche, Meng-Chuan Lai, Ilse Noens, Heta Pukki*Autistic author. Learn more…, Mark A. Stokes, John F. Strang, Anna I. R. van der Miesen (2023). Short report: Recommendations for education, clinical practice, research, and policy on promoting well-being in autistic youth and adults through a positive focus on sexuality and gender diversity. Autism, 28(3), 770-779.

Cara E. Pugliese, Monica Adler Werner, Katie C. Alexander, Lynn Cannon, John F. Strang, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Laura G. Klinger, David S. Mandell, Mary F.S. Dieckhaus, Rebecca Handsman, Lauren Kenworthy, Laura G. Anthony (2024). Development of a High School-Based Executive Function Intervention for Transition-Age Autistic Youth: Leveraging Multi-level Community Partnerships. School Mental Health, 16(3), 862-878.

Julia Cusano, Laura Graham Holmes, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Emily F. Rothman (2024). Prevalence and Correlates of Dating Violence Victimization Among a U.S.-Based Sample of Autistic Youth. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 40(11-12), 2676-2699.

Emily F. Rothman, Martine Chase, Regina Scaramella, Brandy Haberer, Reid Caplan*Autistic author. Learn more…, Melody Chiang, Joseph Storch, Val M. Erwin, Laura Graham Holmes (2025). An online training for college sexual assault counselors who serve autistic students: User feasibility and satisfaction. Research in Autism, 123, 202549.