Frontiers in Psychiatry

Original Research

Published on 06 Feb 2026

De novo mutation in the ARHGAP32 gene endorses the implication of GTPase-activating proteins (RhoGAP family) in idiopathic autism spectrum disorder

in Autism

Lara Cirnigliaro
Lucia Saccuzzo
Viviana Marzà
Martina Randazzo
Maria Perdichizzi
Corrado Romano
Marco Fichera
Renata Rizzo
Rita Barone

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1754241

426 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 06 Feb 2026

Mental health and service utilization among cisgender-heterosexual, sexual minority, and gender minority autistic adults

in Autism

Shalini Sivathasan
Mario J. Crown
Elizabeth Rutenberg
Sarah Brammell
Brian C. Thoma
Kelly Beck
Caitlin M. Conner
Carla A. Mazefsky
Dana Rofey

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1766767

298 views

Original Research

Accepted on 05 Feb 2026

Risk Factors and a Prediction Model for ASD Symptoms in Chinese Preschool Children

in Autism

Xiaoqi Zhong
Qiyun Jin
Zhijun Liu

Frontiers in Psychiatry

Original Research

Accepted on 03 Feb 2026

Cognitive and Emotional Profiles in Children with ASD, ADHD, and Comorbid Presentations: Evidence for a Distinct Clinical Phenotype

in Autism

Antonio Narzisi
Federica Barbetti
Maddalena Fabbri Destro
Stefano Berloffa
Pamela Fantozzi
Valentina Viglione
Rosy Muccio
Elena Valente
Ilaria Accorinti
Elisa Foti

Frontiers in Psychiatry

Original Research

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Evaluation of the quality of life and stress levels of parents/caregivers of adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder in Serbia

in Autism

Milica Vlaisavljevic
Vanja Mandic Maravic
Roberto Grujicic
Sanja Lestarevic
Jelena Vasic
Milica Pejovic-Milovancevic

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1750044

398 views

Systematic Review

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Machine learning and deep learning applied to EEG and fNIRS for early autism spectrum disorder diagnosis: a systematic review

in Autism

Andrea De Giacomo
Roberta Palmieri
Emanuele Francesco Russo
Ilaria Pizzolorusso
Roberta Brandi
Francesca Magistro
Michele Giuseppe Di Cesare
Sara Quattrocelli
Daniela Cardone
David Perpetuini

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1668914

870 views

Original Research

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

How Parenting Shapes the Relationship Between Autistic Traits and Self-Esteem in Youth: A Comparative Study of Autism Spectrum Disorder

in Autism

Kazuhiko Yamamuro
Natsuko Kashida
Rio Ishida
Michihiro Toritsuka
Tsutomu Takeda
Manabu MMakinodan

Frontiers in Psychiatry

253 views

Original Research

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

The breakthroughs of caregivers in a parent-implemented intervention for children with neurodevelopmental disorders in Hong Kong, China: an exploratory qualitative study of change mechanisms

in Autism

Cecilia Hok-man Wong
Camille Kuen-Yu Chan
Paul Wai-Ching Wong

Frontiers in Psychiatry

Review

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

Parent-mediated early intervention in infants and toddlers at elevated likelihood for autism: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

in Autism

Eugenia Conti
Francesca Ieri
Sara Calderoni
Fabio Apicella
Natasha Chericoni
Valeria Costanzo
viviana marchi
Andrea Guzzetta
Costanza Colombi

Frontiers in Psychiatry

Editorial

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

Editorial: Innovative and Cutting-edge Approaches to the Identification and Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder

in Autism

Sabri Hergüner

Frontiers in Psychiatry

Original Research

Published on 02 Feb 2026

Analysis of behavioral sequences in social interactions of autistic children: a latent class model based on structured play observation

in Autism

YiWen Chen

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1700142

403 views

Original Research

Accepted on 31 Jan 2026

Roadblocks to Independence: Exploring The Roles of Self-Determination and Anxiety on Daily Living Skills in Autistic Transition-Aged Youth

in Autism

Paige Hemming
Alexandra Kalinyak
Chuong Bui
Susan White

Frontiers in Psychiatry

400 views

Hypothesis and Theory

Accepted on 30 Jan 2026

Generalized Environmental Fear Hypothesis and The Effects of Cognitive Restructuring in Autism

in Autism

Alan Long
Nishant Revanur
Kyra Crowder

Frontiers in Psychiatry

135 views

Original Research

Accepted on 30 Jan 2026

Academic and Social Engagement Outcomes of Autistic Students in General Education Classrooms: Challenges with Implementing Inclusive Practices to Enhance Quality of Life

in Autism

Karrie A Shogren
Tyler Hicks
Hsiang Yu Chien
Lindsay F Rentschler
Lauren Bruno
Kara A Hume

Frontiers in Psychiatry

153 views

Perspective

Published on 30 Jan 2026

Coming out as an autistic researcher: academic writing and its breakdowns

in Autism

Frederik Boven

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1678024

483 views

Systematic Review

Published on 30 Jan 2026

Effectiveness of music therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder: meta-analysis and potential biological mechanisms

in Autism

Li Wu
Xinming Zhang
Shuyue Liu
Xinping Gao
Jun Wang

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1722874

855 views

Perspective

Published on 28 Jan 2026

Sensory-based visual attention in autism: from normalization to adaptive support

in Autism

Paola Chilà
Antonino Pricipato
Gaia Roccaforte
Flavio Corpina
Chiara Marraffa
Gaetano Vivona
Chiara Failla
Giovanni Pioggia
Flavia Marino

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1756363

442 views

Clinical Trial

Published on 28 Jan 2026

Clinical efficacy observation of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with auditory integration training in children with ASD

in Autism

Qing-hong Hao
Jin-ying Wang
Jin-di Yang
Yao Tong
Lei Xiao
Xiao-qin Zeng
Wei Li
Su-fen Hu
Zhi-hai Lv

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1704732

532 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Jan 2026

Methodological insights from the inside: developing autistic-friendly interviewing in a group interview space

in Autism

Åsa Hedlund
Maria Eriksson Wester
Pia Edenvik
Cecilia Ingard
Kajsa Isakson
Lisa Kron Sabel
Danielle Uneus
Hanna Bertilsdotter Rosqvist

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1659580

810 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 22 Jan 2026

Effects of Exercise on Anxiety and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

in Autism

Liqiang Zhang
Wenkun Song
Huina Gao
Xingying Li

Frontiers in Psychiatry

213 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Jan 2026

Altered white matter connectivity is linked to language abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder: An automated fiber quantification study

in Autism

Aiwen Yi
Kaiyu Huang
Yubin Hu
Shuiqun Zhang
Qingshan Huang
Yaqiong Xiao

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1731647

570 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Jan 2026

Sensory processing atypicalities and social responsiveness in autism spectrum disorder: the mediation of executive function

in Autism

Yue Ji
Feng-lei Zhu
Pei-pei Yin
Shu-ting Zeng
Zhi Huang

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1696983

590 views

Original Research

Accepted on 19 Jan 2026

Sex education in adolescents with ASD: a qualitative study on the role of parents in the Italian context

in Autism

Rosaria Ferrara
Pasquale Ricci
Alessia Succu
Arianna Calo
Monica Calderaro
Giorgia Elisa Cafiero
Leonardo Iovino
Lidia Ricci

Frontiers in Psychiatry

148 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 19 Jan 2026

Light and sound hypersensitivity in autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review focusing on age and gender bias

in Autism

Carlos Ríos Llamas
Diego Oswaldo Camacho Vega
María Guadalupe Delgadillo Ramos

Frontiers in Psychiatry

367 views

598 articles

articles

De novo mutation in the ARHGAP32 gene endorses the implication of GTPase-activating proteins (RhoGAP family) in idiopathic autism spectrum disorder

Mental health and service utilization among cisgender-heterosexual, sexual minority, and gender minority autistic adults

Risk Factors and a Prediction Model for ASD Symptoms in Chinese Preschool Children

Cognitive and Emotional Profiles in Children with ASD, ADHD, and Comorbid Presentations: Evidence for a Distinct Clinical Phenotype

Evaluation of the quality of life and stress levels of parents/caregivers of adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder in Serbia

Machine learning and deep learning applied to EEG and fNIRS for early autism spectrum disorder diagnosis: a systematic review

How Parenting Shapes the Relationship Between Autistic Traits and Self-Esteem in Youth: A Comparative Study of Autism Spectrum Disorder

The breakthroughs of caregivers in a parent-implemented intervention for children with neurodevelopmental disorders in Hong Kong, China: an exploratory qualitative study of change mechanisms

Parent-mediated early intervention in infants and toddlers at elevated likelihood for autism: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Editorial: Innovative and Cutting-edge Approaches to the Identification and Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Analysis of behavioral sequences in social interactions of autistic children: a latent class model based on structured play observation

Roadblocks to Independence: Exploring The Roles of Self-Determination and Anxiety on Daily Living Skills in Autistic Transition-Aged Youth

Generalized Environmental Fear Hypothesis and The Effects of Cognitive Restructuring in Autism

Academic and Social Engagement Outcomes of Autistic Students in General Education Classrooms: Challenges with Implementing Inclusive Practices to Enhance Quality of Life

Coming out as an autistic researcher: academic writing and its breakdowns

Effectiveness of music therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder: meta-analysis and potential biological mechanisms

Sensory-based visual attention in autism: from normalization to adaptive support

Clinical efficacy observation of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with auditory integration training in children with ASD

Methodological insights from the inside: developing autistic-friendly interviewing in a group interview space

Effects of Exercise on Anxiety and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Altered white matter connectivity is linked to language abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder: An automated fiber quantification study

Sensory processing atypicalities and social responsiveness in autism spectrum disorder: the mediation of executive function

Sex education in adolescents with ASD: a qualitative study on the role of parents in the Italian context

Light and sound hypersensitivity in autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review focusing on age and gender bias