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Autism Template

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About the Autism format

Autism is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Autism Spectrum Disorder Research, Family and Disability Support Research, Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues. Over its lifetime it has published 3,409 papers, which have received 156,684 citations.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Autism, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inAutism Spectrum Disorder Research Family and Disability Support Research Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Child Development and Digital Technology Behavioral and Psychological Studies
ISSN1362-3613
Citation impact (2-yr)6.07
h-index177
i10-index2,033
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity College London
Journal websitewww.sagepub.com
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Papers published in Autism per year

93
2014
105
2015
129
2016
165
2017
118
2018
134
2019
193
2020
254
2021
197
2022
235
2023
243
2024
193
2025

Citation impact of Autism by publication year

7K
2014
10.4K
2015
9.4K
2016
7K
2017
8K
2018
8.2K
2019
10.2K
2020
8.5K
2021
5.8K
2022
3.6K
2023
2.5K
2024
496
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Autism

Which terms should be used to describe autism? Perspectives from the UK autism community

Lorcan Kenny, Caroline Hattersley, Bonnie Molins et al. · 1 Jul 2015

Recent public discussions suggest that there is much disagreement about the way autism is and should be described. This study sought to elicit the views and preferences of UK autism community members - autistic people, parents and their broader support network - about the terms they use to describe autism. In all, 3470 UK residents…

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The health status of adults on the autism spectrum

Lisa Croen, Ousseny Zerbo, Yinge Qian et al. · 24 Apr 2015

Compared to the general pediatric population, children with autism have higher rates of co-occurring medical and psychiatric illnesses, yet very little is known about the general health status of adults with autism. The objective of this study was to describe the frequency of psychiatric and medical conditions among a large, diverse, insured population of adults…

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The Prevalence of Anxiety and Mood Problems among Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Joseph A. Kim, Péter Szatmári, Susan E. Bryson et al. · 1 Jun 2000

The objective of this study was to report on the prevalence and correlates of anxiety and mood problems among 9- to 14- year-old children with Asperger syndrome (AS) and high-functioning autism. Children who received a diagnosis of autism ( n 40) or AS ( n 19) on a diagnostic interview when they were 4 to…

Parenting stress and psychological functioning among mothers of preschool children with autism and developmental delay

Annette Estes, Jeffrey Munson, Géraldine Dawson et al. · 17 Jun 2009

Parents of children with developmental disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), are at risk for high levels of distress. The factors contributing to this are unclear. This study investigated how child characteristics influence maternal parenting stress and psychological distress. Participants consisted of mothers and developmental-age matched preschool-aged children with ASD (N = 51) and developmental…

What should autism research focus upon? Community views and priorities from the United Kingdom

Elizabeth Pellicano, Adam Dinsmore, Tony Charman · 30 Apr 2014

The rise in the measured prevalence of autism has been accompanied by much new research and research investment internationally. This study sought to establish whether the pattern of current UK autism research funding maps on to the concerns of the autism community. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with autistic adults, family members, practitioners and…

Autism template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Autism format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Autism template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Autism use?
Autism uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Autism, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Autism?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Autism document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Autism template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Autism format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
What is Autism?
SAGE journal (sagej). It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by SAGE.
Can I export a submission-ready Autism PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Autism template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Autism template cost?
You can start writing in the Autism template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Autism PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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