《自閉癥與發(fā)育障礙雜志》是業(yè)內(nèi)領(lǐng)先的學(xué)術(shù)期刊，專(zhuān)注于自閉癥譜系障礙和相關(guān)發(fā)育障礙的各個(gè)方面。JADD每月出版一期，致力于促進(jìn)對(duì)自閉癥的理解，包括潛在的病因和患病率(如遺傳、免疫、環(huán)境);診斷進(jìn)展;為所有個(gè)體提供有效的臨床護(hù)理、教育和治療。鼓勵(lì)開(kāi)展診斷信度和效度、精神治療和精神藥理學(xué)治療效果、精神衛(wèi)生服務(wù)效果等方面的研究。JADD還致力于通過(guò)發(fā)表與兒童和家庭心理健康相關(guān)的健康政策、立法、倡導(dǎo)、文化和社會(huì)以及服務(wù)提供等主題的學(xué)術(shù)論文，促進(jìn)兒童和家庭的福祉。在特別感興趣的目標(biāo)領(lǐng)域征求評(píng)論文章;書(shū)籍和媒體評(píng)論對(duì)重要的新材料提供有針對(duì)性的更新;Ask the Editor專(zhuān)欄是一個(gè)論壇，可以及時(shí)回答與JADD廣大讀者相關(guān)的問(wèn)題。

The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders is the leading peer-reviewed, scholarly periodical focusing on all aspects of autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities. Published monthly, JADD is committed to advancing the understanding of autism, including potential causes and prevalence (e.g., genetic, immunological, environmental); diagnosis advancements; and effective clinical care, education, and treatment for all individuals. Studies of diagnostic reliability and validity, psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatment efficacy, and mental health services effectiveness are encouraged. JADD also seeks to promote the well-being of children and families by publishing scholarly papers on such subjects as health policy, legislation, advocacy, culture and society, and service provision as they pertain to the mental health of children and families. Review articles are solicited in targeted areas of special interest; book and media reviews provide targeted updates on important new materials; and the Ask the Editor column serves as a forum for addressing timely questions of relevance to JADD’s broad readership.