First Do No Harm? Reflections on the “Autistics as Parents” Literature

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Thom-Jones, S. (2026). First Do No Harm? Reflections on the “Autistics as Parents” Literature. Autism in Adulthood. https://doi.org/10.1177/25739581261464924

Publication date: 30 Jun 2026 Added to AutiHub: 6 Jul 2026 Type: Article Article language: English
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  1. Sandra Thom-Jones *

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10 / 85 (11.8%)
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