Frontiers in Psychiatry

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

615 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

156 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

392 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Jan 2026

Cortical hemodynamic responses and deep learning models of emotional face processing in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder: a fNIRS study

in Autism

Liping Qi
Jing-Wen Ni
Guijun Dong
Tao Sun
Jian-Wei Zhang

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1703302

610 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Structural and functional coupling alterations in autism spectrum disorder with and without comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

in Autism

Xiaolin Zhang
Yan Zhou
Luming Hu
Jingwen Yan
Xuntao Yin

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1704170

964 views

Original Research

Accepted on 14 Jan 2026

Visual Orientation Discrimination in Adults With ADHD and ASD: The Differential Impact of Clinical Diagnosis and Trait Severity

in Autism

VESKO VARBANOV
Paul Geoffrey Overton

Frontiers in Psychiatry

239 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Jan 2026

Quality of life and disease burden in tuberous sclerosis and comparison with the population with idiopathic autism spectrum disorder: an investigation conducted through questionnaires and clinical data collection in the pediatric population

in Autism

Giorgia Sforza
Alessandra Voci
Virginia Tonietti
Giacomo Racioppi
Martina Proietti Checchi
Massimiliano Valeriani
Luigi Mazzone
Mariagrazia Cicala
Leonardo Emberti Gialloreti
Romina Moavero

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1730160

672 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Unveiling heterogeneous gaze patterns in autistic children undergoing rTMS: insights from latent profile analysis

in Autism

Hong Liu
Chang Xu
Yingchen Xiao
Li Tian
Yin Li
Xin Zhang
Lei Gao

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1665031

520 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 07 Jan 2026

Effectiveness of Exercise Interventions on Gross Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

in Autism

萌瑶冯
Yaoqi Hou
Shenning Zhou
Xiangqin Song

Frontiers in Psychiatry

222 views

Original Research

Published on 05 Jan 2026

Parenting on the margins: a qualitative study of the challenges encountered by fathers of children with autism in Limpopo Province, South Africa

in Autism

M. Rosinah Nkgaphela
G. Olivia Sumbane
L. Sebolaisi Hlahla
L. Winter Mokhwelepa

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1730241

654 views

Mini Review

Published on 05 Jan 2026

An integrative approach between neurodiversity perspectives and quality of life models for autistic people across the spectrum of support needs

in Autism

Jon Liñares-de-Marcos
Blanca Palomero-Sierra
Victoria Sánchez-Gómez
Clara J. Fernández-Álvarez
Ricardo Canal-Bedia

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1756323

1,260 views

Opinion

Published on 05 Jan 2026

Female gender and autism: underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis – clinical and scientific urgency

in Autism

Roberta Minutoli
Chiara Marraffa
Chiara Failla
Giovanni Pioggia
Flavia Marino

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1704579

2,950 views

Review

Published on 02 Jan 2026

Progress in exercise interventions for autism spectrum disorder: exploring underlying mechanisms

in Autism

Chaofan Wang
Yuanxiang Zhang
Jimiao Zhu
Zhiyi Lin

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1649005

871 views

Original Research

Accepted on 31 Dec 2025

Application of Video Feedback in Assessment Skills Training with Autism Level 1 Screening

in Autism

Xiang Long
Yidong Zhu
Qiong Xu
GAO Xia
Haihui WU
Pingping XU
Hong Jiang
Hao Chen
Xiu XU

Frontiers in Psychiatry

213 views

Original Research

Accepted on 29 Dec 2025

Improved executive function and sleep quality in preteens with high-functioning autism following a structured physical activity program

in Autism

Miriam Richter
Marie Taylor
Sofia Åkerlund
Sofia Backman
Sofia Krili
Björn A Johansson
Olof Rask
Christine T Ekdahl

Frontiers in Psychiatry

433 views

Original Research

Published on 29 Dec 2025

The effect of basketball intervention on executive function in children with autism spectrum disorders

in Autism

Qi-Fan Wu
Wei-Min Cai
Jia-Qi Du
Feng Chang

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1720218

1,305 views

Correction

Published on 26 Dec 2025

Correction: Deficiency of autism susceptibility gene Trio in cerebellar Purkinje cells leads to delayed motor impairments

in Autism

Jinxin Wang
Yimeng Li
Dai Zhang
Wenzhi Sun
Jun Li

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1760839

981 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Dec 2025

Maternal attitudes and home-based interventions for enhancing social, attention, and language skills in children with autism in Diwaniyah, Iraq

in Autism

Aqeel Abd Al-Hamza Marhoon
Khamees Bandar Obaid

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1700859

806 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Dec 2025

Symptoms of depression in autistic children and adolescents

in Autism

Elizabeth Valles-Capetillo
Paula Argueta
Lucas A. Martin
Sarah O’Kelley
Rajesh K. Kana

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1697147

1,649 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Dec 2025

Association between decreased taurine levels in the anterior cingulate cortex and restricted and repetitive behaviors in autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study

in Autism

Akihiro Minami
Kiwamu Matsuoka
Masato Takahashi
Kazuya Ueda
Hiroki Ohnishi
Yuka Fujimoto
Hiroaki Yoshikawa
Rio Ishida
Yuhei Takado
Jamie Near

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1700059

1,547 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Dec 2025

The effects of adapted physical activity on physical activity levels and social adaptive behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders: a study using the ICF-CY framework

in Autism

Xiaomei Zhan
Ziwei Kuang
Xiafang Li
Yuqing Wang
Chunlian Yuan
Tonglin Shi
Yufei Zeng
Kai Cheng

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1708901

911 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Dec 2025

Effects of a nurse-led family education intervention on the daily living skills of children with autism

in Autism

Dandan Ding
Hiping Xu
Xiaoyan Du
Xiangdan Su
Lijie Huang
Xueqin Zhang
Yawen Hu
Zhaunli Wang
Xuehan Li
Jingjing Dai

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1706047

1,026 views

Systematic Review

Published on 05 Dec 2025

Autism, bullying, and mental health: a comprehensive systematic review

in Autism

Wid H. Daghustani
Eid G. Abo Hamza
Rachel Hogg
Ahmed Moustafa

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1653663

2,962 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Dec 2025

Bridging research and practice: a pilot trial of an adapted social skills program for autism in public services

in Autism

Maria A. Mairena
Carlota Alcover
Eulàlia Arias-Pujol
María Díez-Juan
Marcela Mezzatesta Gava
Neus Elias
Ares Sentenach
Maria Elias
Eulàlia Piera
Mireia González

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1610221

1,265 views

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articles

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

Cortical hemodynamic responses and deep learning models of emotional face processing in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder: a fNIRS study

Structural and functional coupling alterations in autism spectrum disorder with and without comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Visual Orientation Discrimination in Adults With ADHD and ASD: The Differential Impact of Clinical Diagnosis and Trait Severity

Quality of life and disease burden in tuberous sclerosis and comparison with the population with idiopathic autism spectrum disorder: an investigation conducted through questionnaires and clinical data collection in the pediatric population

Unveiling heterogeneous gaze patterns in autistic children undergoing rTMS: insights from latent profile analysis

Effectiveness of Exercise Interventions on Gross Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Parenting on the margins: a qualitative study of the challenges encountered by fathers of children with autism in Limpopo Province, South Africa

An integrative approach between neurodiversity perspectives and quality of life models for autistic people across the spectrum of support needs

Female gender and autism: underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis – clinical and scientific urgency

Progress in exercise interventions for autism spectrum disorder: exploring underlying mechanisms

Application of Video Feedback in Assessment Skills Training with Autism Level 1 Screening

Improved executive function and sleep quality in preteens with high-functioning autism following a structured physical activity program

The effect of basketball intervention on executive function in children with autism spectrum disorders

Correction: Deficiency of autism susceptibility gene Trio in cerebellar Purkinje cells leads to delayed motor impairments

Maternal attitudes and home-based interventions for enhancing social, attention, and language skills in children with autism in Diwaniyah, Iraq

Symptoms of depression in autistic children and adolescents

Association between decreased taurine levels in the anterior cingulate cortex and restricted and repetitive behaviors in autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study

The effects of adapted physical activity on physical activity levels and social adaptive behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders: a study using the ICF-CY framework

Effects of a nurse-led family education intervention on the daily living skills of children with autism

Autism, bullying, and mental health: a comprehensive systematic review

Bridging research and practice: a pilot trial of an adapted social skills program for autism in public services