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Using Neurodiversity-Affirming Intersectional Approaches to Build More Equitable Societies and Shape Public Policy in Liberia and Sierra Leone 在利比里亚和塞拉利昂使用肯定神经多样性的交叉方法建立更公平的社会和塑造公共政策

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Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-10-31 DOI: 10.1111/josi.70041

Agnes Fallah Kamara, Sia Mary Kamara, Michael Gebeh, Reginald Fallah-Turay

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Autistic Experiences of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): Toward Improved Autistic-Centered Supports 应用行为分析的自闭症经验：改善以自闭症为中心的支持

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Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-10-29 DOI: 10.1111/josi.70037

Nancy Marshall, Kirsebom Damon, Kendra, Russel, Clara

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Legal Defense of Autistic Defendants in the United States: A Qualitative Analysis of the Experiences of Legal Professionals 美国自闭症被告的法律辩护：法律专业人士经验的定性分析

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Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-10-29 DOI: 10.1111/josi.70034

Carolina R. Caliman, Colleen M. Berryessa

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A Genealogy of Neurodiversity and Its Entangled Politics 神经多样性的谱系及其纠缠的政治

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Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-10-28 DOI: 10.1111/josi.70036

Tom Walters

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Positioning Neurodiversity: The Perspectives of Neurodivergent African Migrants in Aotearoa, New Zealand 定位神经多样性：新西兰奥特罗阿非洲神经分化移民的观点

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Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-10-28 DOI: 10.1111/josi.70039

Rachel Mukwezwa Tapera, Karen Brewer, Dr Anneka Anderson

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Towards an Inclusive Approach to Studying Social Inclusion Among Neurodivergent Adolescents and Adults 神经分化青少年与成人社会包容的包容性研究

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Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-10-26 DOI: 10.1111/josi.70027

Regina Conti, Aliza Reinstein, Kati Williams

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Tolerance as Social Practice in Antakya, Türkiye: Navigating Coexistence and Power 宽容作为社会实践在安塔基亚，<s:1> rkiye：导航共存与权力

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Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-10-24 DOI: 10.1111/josi.70032

Reşit Kışlıoğlu

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Introduction: Eugene Borgida's 2010 SPSSI Presidential Address 简介：尤金·博尔吉达2010年SPSSI主席演讲

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Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-10-24 DOI: 10.1111/josi.70028

Susan Opotow

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Bridging Neurodiversity and Open Scholarship: How Shared Values Can Guide Best Practices for Research Integrity, Social Justice, and Principled Education 弥合神经多样性和开放学术：共同的价值观如何指导研究诚信、社会正义和原则教育的最佳实践

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Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-10-21 DOI: 10.1111/josi.70035

Jenny Mai Phan, Sara L. Middleton, Flavio Azevedo, Bethan J. Iley, Magdalena Grose-Hodge, Samantha L. Tyler, Steven K. Kapp, Siu Kit Yeung, John J. Shaw, Helena Hartmann, FORRT

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Geopolitical Roots and Branches: Identity Label Preferences Among People of African Descent in the United States 地缘政治根源与分支：美国非洲裔人的身份标签偏好

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Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-10-21 DOI: 10.1111/josi.70029

Kobimdi O. Iheoma, Jordyn Scott, Phia S. Salter

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