Magazines & publications
Digital magazine collaboration between Scottish Autism and autistic illustrator Ash Loydon. Publisher: Scottish Autism. Status: Currently on hold (as of 2025). Available issues: 2022-2023 archives downloadable.
Bi-annual publication released in May and October, featuring case studies, opinion pieces and personal insights from autistic people. Publisher: Scottish Autism.
One of the UK's largest collections of autistic art, poetry and prose.
Award-winning publication for members, bringing latest autism information and stories from autistic people. For & by autistic women, girls and non-binary people. Publisher: National Autistic Society (UK-wide, including Scotland). Frequency: Quarterly. Access: Members only.
Academic & Research
Articles
Regular Publications
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice
'Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice' (Sage Journals) is a peer-reviewed, international journal, published twelve times a year, featuring research of direct and practical relevance to help improve the quality of life of autistic individuals and those with closely-related diagnoses.
‘Autism in Adulthood’, published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research, policy, and practice about the experiences, needs, and supports for autistic adults. The journal publishes original studies, reviews, commentaries, and policy analyses relevant to health, mental health, education, employment, social participation, and quality of life for autistic adults.
‘Autism Research’, published by Wiley, is an international, peer-reviewed medical journal focused on research related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and closely related neurodevelopmental conditions. Established in 2008, it is the official journal of the International Society for Autism Research. The journal publishes bimonthly and covers a broad range of topics including genetics, neurobiology, immunology, psychology, and clinical studies related to autism.
The article 'Adult Misdiagnosis - The Default Path to an Autistic Identity' by Ira Kraemer, an autistic self-advocate and researcher, discusses the widespread issue of misdiagnosis among autistic adults. The piece highlights how many autistic adults are often initially diagnosed with other conditions such as borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and schizophrenia before receiving an autism diagnosis, if at all.
An international contributive articles site: The Autism Spectrum According to Autistic People. A non-profit managed by volunteers providing no-cost, ad-free, high-quality articles by autistic writers and professionals.