Aims and scope
The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders seeks to advance theoretical and applied research as well as examine and evaluate clinical diagnoses and treatments for autism and related disabilities. JADD encourages research submissions on the causes of ASDs and related disorders, including genetic, immunological, and environmental factors; diagnosis and assessment tools (e.g., for early detection as well as behavioral and communications characteristics); and prevention and treatment options.

Sample topics include:

Social responsiveness in young children with autism
Advances in diagnosing and reporting autism
Omega-3 fatty acids to treat autism symptoms
Parental and child adherence to behavioral and medical treatments for autism
Increasing independent task completion by students with autism spectrum disorder
Does laughter differ in children with autism?
Predicting ASD diagnosis and social impairment in younger siblings of children with autism
The effects of psychotropic and nonpsychotropic medication with adolescents and adults with ASD
Increasing independence for individuals with ASDs
Group interventions to promote social skills in school-aged children with ASDs
Standard diagnostic measures for ASDs
Substance abuse in adults with autism
Differentiating between ADHD and autism symptoms
Social competence and social skills training and interventions for children with ASDs
Therapeutic horseback riding and social functioning in children with autism

Authors and readers of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders include scholars, researchers, professionals, policy makers, and graduate students from a broad range of cross-disciplines, including developmental, clinical child, and school psychology; pediatrics; psychiatry; education; social work and counseling; speech, communication, and physical therapy; medicine and neuroscience; and public health.