100 Essential Papers on Autism Spectrum Disorder

This book presents a carefully selected collection of 100 essential publications that illuminate the core issues in the clinical care and support of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), while clearly explaining the clinical significance behind each one. Its wide-ranging topics extend from foundational areas such as concepts, diagnosis, and neuroscience to contemporary themes including camouflaging, autistic burnout, neurodiversity, and support in adulthood.

The characteristics of ASD are remarkably diverse, encompassing intelligence, language, sensory processing, and even personal values. No single theory or specific approach to support can fully account for this diversity. Today, however, healthcare, welfare services, and social media are flooded with information, some of which lacks sufficient scientific evidence or exaggerates the effectiveness of particular interventions.

This book aims to promote evidence-based practice that enables readers to navigate this overwhelming flow of information without being misled by it. How can the best available research evidence be integrated with professional expertise and the wishes of autistic individuals and their families? By clarifying what is currently known and what remains uncertain, and by drawing practical insights for the individual in front of us from population-level data, this book helps readers develop a genuinely informed perspective for interpreting and applying evidence.