《自閉癥與發育障礙雜志》是業內領先的學術期刊，專注于自閉癥譜系障礙和相關發育障礙的各個方面。JADD每月出版一期，致力于促進對自閉癥的理解，包括潛在的病因和患病率(如遺傳、免疫、環境);診斷進展;為所有個體提供有效的臨床護理、教育和治療。鼓勵開展診斷信度和效度、精神治療和精神藥理學治療效果、精神衛生服務效果等方面的研究。JADD還致力于通過發表與兒童和家庭心理健康相關的健康政策、立法、倡導、文化和社會以及服務提供等主題的學術論文，促進兒童和家庭的福祉。在特別感興趣的目標領域征求評論文章;書籍和媒體評論對重要的新材料提供有針對性的更新;Ask the Editor專欄是一個論壇，可以及時回答與JADD廣大讀者相關的問題。

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.