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Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
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Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

1088-3576

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/foa

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 699 24 27 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 30
Documents by Best Scientists*: 32
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 81
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.808
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities?

The journal investigates areas of study like Autism, Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Intervention (counseling) and Autism spectrum disorder. The research on Autism featured in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities combines topics in other fields like Psychological intervention, Interpersonal communication, Medical education, Special education and Teaching method. Studies on Medical education discussed in it link to the field of Pedagogy.

Research on Teaching method addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Intellectual disability. While the journal focused on Developmental psychology, it was also able to explore topics like Cognitive psychology and Primary education. In the journal, Psychiatry and Anxiety are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Clinical psychology research.

The work on Intervention (counseling) tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Applied psychology and Behavior change.

  • Autism (67.32%)
  • Developmental psychology (48.95%)
  • Clinical psychology (25.52%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Picture Exchange Communication System (505 citations)
  • Social Stories: Improving Responses of Students with Autism with Accurate Social Information: (490 citations)
  • Social Skill Deficits and Anxiety in High-Functioning Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders: (421 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities:

Autism, Developmental psychology, Intervention (counseling), Clinical psychology and Teaching method are the main subjects of interest in the journal papers. Autism research discussed in the journal publications aims to provide more information in the subject of Psychiatry. The journal publications explore research in Developmental psychology and the adjacent study of Social change.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Social psychology
  • Social science
  • Cognition

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities explores disciplines such as Autism spectrum disorder, Autism, Developmental psychology, Intervention (counseling) and Medical education. The concepts on Autism spectrum disorder presented in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities can also apply to other research fields, including Parenting stress, Clinical psychology, Extinction and Video modeling. While Autism is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Cognitive psychology and Audiology.

Qualitative research and Academic learning are some topics wherein Developmental psychology research discussed in it have an impact. In addition to Intervention (counseling) research, the journal aims to explore topics under Psychological intervention, Perception, Evidence-based practice, Reading comprehension and Literacy. Medical education research presented in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities encompasses a variety of subjects, including Preparedness, Special education, Inclusion (education) and Content analysis.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Parent-Mediated Interventions for School-Age Children With ASD: A Meta-Analysis: (3 citations)
  • Examination of Stimulus Over-Selectivity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Relationship to Stereotyped Behaviors and Cognitive Flexibility: (3 citations)
  • The Experience of Learning to Drive for People With Autism Spectrum Disorder (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Richard L. Simpson (39 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Brenda Smith Myles (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Billy T. Ogletree (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gena P. Barnhill (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Paul A. Alberto (10 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Kansas (89 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Vanderbilt University (23 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Georgia State University (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Georgia (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 4.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.83% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.67% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.33% of all publications and 54.17% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Paths in Clinical and Developmental Psychology

While the research topics featured in the journal are fascinating, it’s critical for those seeking to contribute to it, to understand the necessary qualifications and how to navigate their career paths. Becoming a clinical or developmental psychologist involves fulfilling specific education and licensure requirements, unique to different states. For instance, in Ohio, the process involves acquiring a doctoral degree, followed by supervised professional experience and passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.

If you're planning to pursue a career in psychology research in Ohio, it's beneficial to understand the education and licensure requirements. For more information, you can visit psychologist education requirements ohio. This information is especially useful for those who wish to contribute to journals like Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities as a professional psychologist and researcher.

Beyond the education and licensure, it's also worth noting that successful psychologists in this field often demonstrate strong research, communication, and analytical skills. A dedication to continuous learning and a passion for helping others is essential.

Building a career in psychology offers the potential to contribute significantly to our understanding of complex issues in areas like Autism and other developmental disabilities. By committing to this path, aspiring psychologists may find an opportunity to make a lasting impact in these important areas of study.

Top Publications

  • Systematic Review of Matrix Training for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Emily S. L. Curiel;Judah B. Axe;Diane M. Sainato;Howard Goldstein

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Parent-Assisted Social Skills Training for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: PEERS for Preschoolers

    (2022)
    20 Citations
  • The Evidence Base for Interventions for Individuals With ASD: A Call to Improve Practice Conceptualization and Synthesis:

    Jennifer R. Ledford;Joseph M. Lambert;Erin E. Barton;Kevin M. Ayres

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • A Waitlist Randomized Implementation Trial of Classroom Pivotal Response Teaching for Students With Autism

    (2022)
    15 Citations
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Identification, Diagnosis, and Navigation of Services: Learning From the Voices of Caregivers:

    Elizabeth Crais;Cara S. McComish;Emily F. Kertcher;Steve Hooper

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • The Formation of Postsecondary Expectations Among Parents of Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Anne V. Kirby;Nancy Bagatell;Grace T. Baranek;Grace T. Baranek

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Examination of Stimulus Over-Selectivity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Relationship to Stereotyped Behaviors and Cognitive Flexibility:

    M. P. Kelly;Phil Reed

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • A Portrait of Peers Within Peer-Mediated Interventions: A Literature Review

    (2022)
    13 Citations
  • An Investigation of a Classroom-Based Specialized Music Therapy Model for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Voices Together Using the VOICSS™ Method:

    Lorrie Schmid;Lauren DeMoss;Paige Scarbrough;Carol Ripple

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Comparing Autism Symptom Severity Between Children With a Medical Autism Diagnosis and an Autism Special Education Eligibility

    Jonathan Safer-Lichtenstein;Laura Lee McIntyre

    (2020)
    10 Citations

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