Magazines & publications
Autitude Magazine
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.
Share Magazine
Bi-annual publication released in May and October, featuring case studies, opinion pieces and personal insights from autistic people. Publisher: Scottish Autism.
Your Autism Magazine
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
‘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
‘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.
Adult Autism Misdiagnosis
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.
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NeuroClastic
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.
Art
The Art of Autism
The Art of Autism is a non-profit organisation and international collaborative project that showcases and supports the creative talents of autistic and neurodivergent individuals through art, writing, music, film, and performance. Its mission is to foster independence, self-expression, and community connection through participation in the arts. The platform provides a space to publish blog posts, poems, essays, and artwork, and it organises both online and in-person events such as art exhibitions, film festivals, poetry readings, and neurodiversity panels. The Art of Autism has featured over 1,200 participants from more than 35 countries and has collaborated with upwards of 30 organisations globally, hosting exhibits and projects in the US, UK, Canada, China, and beyond. It has partnered with major institutions such as Apple (for the “Created on iPad” gallery) and Mainly Mozart for inclusive art collaborations.
Neuk Collective
Neuk Collective is a Scotland-based community supporting and advocating for neurodivergent artists within the creative industries. The collective offers peer support, representation, and practical resources to carve out a space in a neurotypical world and regularly organises meetups, workshops, and collaborative projects to promote inclusion and visibility for neurodivergent creatives in Scotland.
The Spectrum Magazine
One of the UK's largest collections of autistic art, poetry and prose.