GARC / RESEARCH INTELLIGENCE

Global Autism Research Gap Matrix

Explore the reviewed collection and propose questions without mistaking missing records for global gaps.

Editorial/source review: 2026-10-14 · GARC Global Autism Research Intelligence Platform

Read the resources below. JavaScript is required for local tools; inputs are disabled until the tools load.

Exploratory evidence inventory

Cells count matches within this explicitly defined seed catalogue, not all global literature. An identified record does not establish strong evidence. An empty cell is “not yet assessed”; it is not a confirmed research gap. No numerical evidence-quality score is assigned.

Domain × life stage; collection reviewed 2026-10-14
Domain	Childhood	Adolescence	Adulthood	Across the lifespan
Early Development	Evidence identified (2) Original source ↗ · Prevalence and Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 4 and 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 16 Sites, United States, 2022 Original source ↗ · Autism intervention meta-analysis of early childhood studies (Project AIM): updated systematic review and secondary analysis	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.	Evidence identified (2) Original source ↗ · Autism — WHO fact sheet Original source ↗ · The Lancet Commission on the future of care and clinical research in autism
Education & Learning	Evidence identified (2) Original source ↗ · Autism intervention meta-analysis of early childhood studies (Project AIM): updated systematic review and secondary analysis Original source ↗ · Strategies in supporting inclusive education for autistic students—A systematic review of qualitative research results	Evidence identified (1) Original source ↗ · Strategies in supporting inclusive education for autistic students—A systematic review of qualitative research results	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.
Health & Wellbeing	Evidence identified (1) Original source ↗ · Autism intervention meta-analysis of early childhood studies (Project AIM): updated systematic review and secondary analysis	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.	Evidence identified (4) Original source ↗ · Autism — WHO fact sheet Original source ↗ · The global epidemiology and health burden of the autism spectrum: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Original source ↗ · Prevalence of co-occurring mental health diagnoses in the autism population: a systematic review and meta-analysis Original source ↗ · The Lancet Commission on the future of care and clinical research in autism
Families & Communities	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.	Evidence identified (1) Original source ↗ · Guidelines for conducting research studies with the autism community	Evidence identified (2) Original source ↗ · Autism — WHO fact sheet Original source ↗ · The Lancet Commission on the future of care and clinical research in autism
Inclusion & Quality of Life	Evidence identified (1) Original source ↗ · Strategies in supporting inclusive education for autistic students—A systematic review of qualitative research results	Evidence identified (1) Original source ↗ · Strategies in supporting inclusive education for autistic students—A systematic review of qualitative research results	Evidence identified (1) Original source ↗ · Guidelines for conducting research studies with the autism community	Evidence identified (2) Original source ↗ · Autism — WHO fact sheet Original source ↗ · Making the future together: shaping autism research through meaningful participation
Data, Technology & AI	Evidence identified (1) Original source ↗ · Prevalence and Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 4 and 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 16 Sites, United States, 2022	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.	Evidence identified (4) Original source ↗ · Autism — WHO fact sheet Original source ↗ · The global epidemiology and health burden of the autism spectrum: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Original source ↗ · Prevalence of co-occurring mental health diagnoses in the autism population: a systematic review and meta-analysis Original source ↗ · Global prevalence of autism: A systematic review update
Policy, Systems & Services	Evidence identified (1) Original source ↗ · Prevalence and Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 4 and 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 16 Sites, United States, 2022	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.	Not yet assessed Extend the search before drawing a conclusion.	Evidence identified (5) Original source ↗ · Autism — WHO fact sheet Original source ↗ · The global epidemiology and health burden of the autism spectrum: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Original source ↗ · Making the future together: shaping autism research through meaningful participation Original source ↗ · The Lancet Commission on the future of care and clinical research in autism Original source ↗ · Global prevalence of autism: A systematic review update

Transparent priority worksheet

Five equally weighted criteria, each 0–3: relevance, lived-experience importance, equity, feasibility and actionable knowledge. The total is an indicative planning score, not a published institutional priority or evidence rating. Use stakeholders and a documented review before deciding.

Submit a research idea or correction

Use the existing GARC contact channel with a non-sensitive question and source where relevant. Suggestions are reviewed manually; sending an enquiry does not publish it, recruit a participant or approve a project. Do not include health records or identifiable participant information.

Contact GARC · Researcher expression of interest ↗