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  1. Jubenville-Wood, T., Nicholas, D. B., Weiss, J., & Cairns, S. (Online First). Mental health provider’s perspectives on what helps and hinders in psychotherapy for autistic adults with co-occurring mental health problems. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06143-y
  2. Elliott, L.K., Weiss, J.A. & Lloyd, M. (In press). Early motor skill interventions for children with autism; secondary effects on parents and families. European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity.
  3. Albaum, C. S.,Sellitto, T., Vashi, N., Bohr, Y., & Weiss, J. A.* (Online First). Treatment engagement as a predictor of therapy outcome following cognitive behaviour therapy for autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06083-7
  4. Shoychet, G., Kimber, M., Weiss, J., Honest, O., & Prime, H. (Online First). Empirical support for a model of risk and resilience in children and families during COVID-19: A systematic review & narrative synthesis. Development and Psychopathology. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954579423000767
  5. Maughan, A. L.. Lunsky, Y., Lake, J., Mills, J. S., Fung, K., Steel, L., & Weiss, J. A.* (Online First). Parent, child, and family outcomes following acceptance and commitment therapy for parents of autistic children: A randomized controlled trial. Autism. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613231172241
  6. Black, K. R., Lai, M. C., Desrocher, M. E., Lee, V., Sellitto, T., Vashi, N., Weiss, J. A.* (Online First). A coping subscale for autistic children: Revisiting the dimensionality of the emotion regulation and social skills questionnaire. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102167
  7. Vashi, N., Bohr, Y., Weiss, J. A.* (Online First). Transdiagnostic symptoms in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and perceived parent-child relationship quality: A pilot study. Journal of Child and Family Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-023-02570-8
  8. Wang, Z., Golos, A., Weiss, J. A., & Anaby, D. (Online First). Participation of children with autism during COVID-19: The role of maternal participation. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492231164939
  9. Gallant, C., Roudbarani, F., Ibrahim, A., Maddox, B. B., & Weiss, J. A.* (2023). Clinician knowledge, confidence, and treatment practices in their provision of psychotherapy to autistic youth and youth with ADHD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53(11), 4214-4228. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05722-9
  10. Roudbarani, F., Tablon Modica, P., Maddox, B. B., Bohr, Y., & Weiss, J. A.* (2023). Clinician factors related to the delivery of psychotherapy for autistic youth and youth with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Autism, 27(2), 415-427. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613221106400
  11. Turner, K. M., Weiss, J. A., Howe, S. J., Sanguino, H., Kerns, C. M., Ames, M. E., & McMorris, C. A. (2023). Autistic characteristics and mental health symptoms in autistic youth during the first COVID-19 wave in Canada. Autism Research, 16, 1009-1023.https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2914
  12. Thompson-Hodgetts, S., McKillop, A., Couture, M., Shire, S., Weiss, J. A., & Zwaigenbaum, L. (Online First). Influence of a brief autism education intervention on peer engagement and inclusion at mainstream day camps: A mixed-methods pilot study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06024-4
  13. Gonzalez, M., Ogourtsova, T., Zerbo, A., Lalonde, C., Spurway, A., Gavin, F., Shikako, K., Weiss, J. A., & Majnemer, A. (2023). Patient engagement in a national research network: Barriers, facilitators, and impacts. Research Involvement and Engagement, 9(7), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-023-00418-5
  14. Albaum, C. S., Vashi, N., Bohr, Y., & Weiss, J. A.* (2023). A systematic review of therapeutic process factors in mental health treatment for autistic youth. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 26, 212-241. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-022-00409-0

  1. Disimino, K., Weiss, J., Tristani, L., Santino, N., & Bassett-Gunter, R. L. (2022). Using framed messages and risk information to motivate physical activity support behaviours among parents of children and youth with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Exercise, Movement, and Sport, 53(1).
  2. Friesen, K. A., Weiss, J. A.,Howe, S. J., Kerns, C. M., & McMorris, C. A. (Online First). Mental health and resilient coping in caregivers of autistic individuals during COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from the Families Facing COVID Study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 8, 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s10803-021-05177-4
  3. Albaum, C., Mills, A. S., Morin, D., & Weiss, J. A. (2022). Attitudes towards people with Intellectual disability associated with integrated sport participation. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 39(1), 86-108. doi: 10.11.23/apaq.2021-0006
  4. Lunsky, Y., Lai, M. C., Balogh, R., Chung, H., Durbin, A., Jachyra, P., Tint, A., Weiss, J., & Lin, E. (2022). Premature mortality in a population-based cohort of autistic adults in Canada. Autism Research, 15(8), 1550-1559. http://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2741
  5. Lunsky, Y., Redquest, B., Albaum, C., Hutton, S., Share, M., Share-Strom, D., & Weiss, J. (2022). Virtual group-based mindfulness intervention for autistic adults: a feasibility study. Mindfulness, 13, 1706-1718. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-022-01909-4
  6. Lee, V., Roudbarani, F. H., Tablon Modica, P., Pouyandeh, A., & Weiss, J. A. (2022). Adaptation of cognitive behaviour therapy for autistic children during the pandemic: A mixed-methods program evaluation. Evidence-Based Practice in Child & Adolescent Mental Health, 7(1), 76-93. doi: 10.1080/23794925.2021.1941432
  7. Mills, A., Tablon Modica, P., Mazefsky, C. A., & Weiss, J. A. (2022). Emotion dysregulation in children with autism. A multimethod investigation of the role of child and parent factors. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 91, 101911. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101911
  1. Albaum, C., Chan, V., Sellitto, T., Vashi, N., Hastings, R. P., Weiss J. A. (2021). Chapter One: Redressing the balance: A systematic review of positive psychology in the intellectual disability literature. In R. M. Hodapp & D. J. Fidler (Eds.). International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities (pp.1-53). Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/bs.irrdd.2021.08.003
  2. Lee, V., Albaum, C., Tablon Modica, P., Ahmad, F., Gorter, J. W., Khanlou, N., McMorris, C., Lai, J., Harrison, C., Hedley, T., Johnston, P., Putterman, C., Spoelstra, M., & Weiss, J. A. (2021). The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of caregivers of autistic children and youth: A Scoping review. Autism Research, 14(12), 2477-2494. doi: 10.1002/aur.2616
  3. Lunsky, Y., Albaum, C., Baskin, A., Hastings, R. P., Hutton, S., Steel, L., Wang, W., & Weiss, J. (2021). Group virtual mindfulness-based intervention for parents of autistic adolescents and adults. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51, 3959-3969. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04835-3
  4. Beaumont, R., Walker, H., Weiss, J., & Sofronoff, K. (2021). Randomized Controlled Trial of a video gaming-based social skills program for children on the autism spectrum. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51(10), 3637-3650. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04801-z
  5. Ridderinkhof, A., Elmose, M., de Bruin, E. I., Blom, R., Salem-Guirgis, S., Weiss, J. A., van der Meer, P., Singh, N. N., Bögels, S. M. (2021). A person-centered approach in investigating a mindfulness-based program for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Mindfulness, 12, 2394-2414. https:/doi.org/10.1007/s12671-021-01668-8
  6. Tajik-Parvinci, D., Farmus, L., Tablon Modica, P., Cribbie, R. A., & Weiss, J. A. (2021). The role of cognitive control and emotion regulation in predicting mental health problem in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Child: Care, Health & Development. 47(5), 608-617. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12868
  7. Weiss, J. A., Robinson, S., Pillai Riddell, R. R., & Flora, D. (2021). Understanding stability and change in perceived social support in parents of autistic children and adolescents. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, Section on Human Functioning, 2, 679974. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2021.679974
  8. Elliott, L. K., Weiss, J. A., & Lloyd, M. (2021). Beyond the motor domain: Exploring the secondary effects of a fundamental motor skill intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 38(2), 195-214. https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2020-0024
  9. Esteves, J., Perry, A., Spiegel, R., & Weiss, J. A. (2021). Occurrence and predictors of challenging behavior in youth with Intellectual Disability with or without autism. Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 14(2), 189-201. https://doi.org/10.1080/19315864.2021.1874577 
  10. Weiss, J. A., Lai, J., Lee, V., & Lunsky, Y. (2021). Predictors of changes in daily activity in transition-aged youth with autism. Autism Research, 14(2), 324-332. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2371
  11. Cascio, A. M., Weiss, J. A., & Racine, E. (2021). Making autism research inclusive by attending to intersectionality: A review of the research ethics literature. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 8, 22-36. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-020-00204-z 
  12. Mills, A. S., Vimalakanthan, K., Sivapalan, S., Shanmugalingam, N., & Weiss, J. A. (2021). Preliminary outcomes of a peer counselling program for parents of children with autism in the South Asian community. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51, 334-340. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04538-9 
  13. Cascio, A. M., Weiss, J. A., & Racine, E. (2021). Empowerment in decision-making for autistic people in research. Disability & Society, 36(1), 100-144. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2020.1712189
  1. Perry, A., Charles, M., Zapparoli, B., & Weiss, J. A. (2020). School satisfaction in parents of children with severe developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 33(6), 1448-1456. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.1277
  2. Cascio, A. M., Weiss, J. A., & Racine, E. (2020). Person-oriented research ethics to address the needs of participants on the autism spectrum during the research process. Ethics & Human Research, 42(5), 2-16. https://doi.org/10.1002/eahr.500064
  3. Flynn, S., Hastings, R. P., Burke, C., Howes, S., Lunsky, Y., Weiss, J. A., & Bailey, T. (2020). Online mindfulness stress intervention for family carers of children and adults with intellectual disabilities: Feasibility randomized controlled trial. Mindfulness, 11, 2161-2175. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01436-0
  4. Cascio, A. M., Weiss, J. A., Racine, E., & the Autism Research Ethics Task Force. (2020). Person-oriented ethics for autism research: Creating best practices through engagement with autism and autistic communities. Autism, 24(7), 1676-1690. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1362361320918763
  5. Robinson, S., & Weiss, J. A. (2020). Examining the relationship between social support and stress for parents of individuals with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 74. 101557. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101557
  6. Lake, J., Tablon Modica, P., Chan, V., & Weiss, J. A. (2020). Considering efficacy and effectiveness trials of cognitive behavioural therapy among youth with autism: A systematic review. Autism, 24(7), 1590-1606. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361320918754
  7. Weiss, J. A., Robinson, S., Harlow, M., Mosher, A., Fraser-Thomas, J., Balogh, R., & Lunsky, Y. (2020). Individual and contextual predictors of retention in Special Olympics for youth with intellectual disability: Who stays involved? Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 64(7), 512-523. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12731
  8. Tajik-Parvinchi, D. J., Farmus, L., Cribbie, R., Albaum, C., & Weiss, J. A. (2020). Clinical and parental predictors of emotion regulation following cognitive behaviour therapy in children with autism. Autism, 24(4), 851-866. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361320909178
  9. Heifetz, M., Lake, J., Weiss, J. A., Isaacs, B., & Connolly, J. (2020). Dating and romantic relationships of adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Adolescence, 79, 37-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2019.12.011
  10. Albaum, C., Tablon, P., Roudbarani, F., & Weiss, J. A. (2020). Predictors and outcomes associated with therapeutic alliance in cognitive behaviour therapy for children with autism. Autism, 24(1), 211-220. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361319849985
  1. Burnham Riosa, P., Khan, M., & Weiss, J. A. (2019). Measuring therapeutic alliance in children with autism during cognitive behavior therapy. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 26(6), 761-767. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2404
  2. Gitimoghaddam, M., McKellin, W. H., Miller, A. R., Weiss, J. A., Majnemer, A., Masse, L. C., Brant, R., Symington, V., Wishart, R. L., Collet, J.-C. (2019). Gymnastic-based movement therapy for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities: Results from a pilot feasibilitystudy. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 7, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2019.00186
  3. Salem-Guirgis, S., Albaum, C., Tablon, P., Burnham-Riosa, P., Nicholas, D., Drmic, I., & Weiss, J. A. (2019). Mymind: A concurrent group-based mindfulness intervention for youth with autism and their parents. Mindfulness, 10(9), 1730-1743. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-019-01107-9
  4. Paquette-Smith, M., Weiss, J. A., Dergal, J., Lake, J. K., & Lunsky, Y. (2019). Predictors of health service use among adolescents and adults with autism and aggression. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2019.101418
  5. Wanstall, E. A., Doidge, J., Weiss, J. A., & Toplak, M. (2019). Estimations of competence in neurodevelopmental conditions: A review. Psychological Topics, 28(1), 193-232. https://doi.org/10.31820/pt.28.1.10
  6. Tint, A., Palucka, A.M., Bradley, E., Weiss, J. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2019). Emergency service experiences of adults with autism spectrum disorder without intellectual disability. Autism, 23(3), 792-795. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361318760294
  7. Perry, A., Charles, M., Ncube, B., & Weiss, J. A. (2019). The GO4KIDDS School Satisfaction Scale. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(2), 471-474. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12532
  1. Fardella, M. A., Burnham Riosa, P., & Weiss, J. A. (2018). A qualitative investigation of risk and protective factors for violence victimization in adults with ASD. Disability and Society, 33(9), 1460-1481. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2018.1498320
  2. Weiss, J. A., & Fardella, M. A. (2018). Victimization and perpetration experiences of adults with an autism. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 9, 203.  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00203
  3. Lunsky, Y., Tint, A., Weiss, J. A., Palucka, A., & Bradley, E. (2018). A review of emergency department visits made by youth and adults with autism spectrum disorder from the parent perspective. Advances in Autism, 4(1), 10-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/AIA-08-2017-0019
  4. Weiss, J. A., Thomson, K., Burnham Riosa, P., Albaum, C., Chan, V., Maughan, A., Tablon, P., & Black, K. (2018). A randomized waitlist controlled trial of cognitive behavior therapy to improve emotion regulation in children with autism. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 59(11), 1180-1191. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12915
  5. Ncube, B., Perry, A., & Weiss, J. A. (2018). The quality of life of children with severe developmental disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12460
  6. Robinson, S., Hastings, R., Pagavathsing, J., Weiss, J. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2018). Self-compassion and psychological distress in parents of young people and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 123(2), 164-175. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12423
  7. Ryan, S., Fraser-Thomas, J., & Weiss, J. A. (2018). Patterns of sport participation for youth with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 31(3), 369-378. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12414
  8. Tint, A., & Weiss, J. A. (2018). A qualitative study of the service experiences of women with autism spectrum disorder. Autism, 22(8), 928-937. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361317702561
  9. Robinson, S., Fraser-Thomas, J., Balogh, R., Lunsky, Y., & Weiss, J. A. (2018). Individual and contextual correlates of highly active Special Olympics athletes. American Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 123(2), 164-175. https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-123.2.164
  10. Ryan, S., Lai, J. K. Y., & Weiss, J. A. (2018). Mental health service use among youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 39(1), 20-27. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3292-0
  11. Weiss, J. A., Isaacs, B., Diepstra, H., Wilton, A., Brown, H. K., Lunsky, Y. (2018). Health concerns and health service utilization in a population cohort of young adults with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3292-0
  1. Maughan, A., & Weiss., J. A. (2017). Parental outcomes following participation in cognitive behavioural therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47(10), 3166-3179. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3224-z
  2. Tint, A., Palucka, A. M., Bradley, E., Weiss, J. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2017). Correlates of police involvement Among adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47, 2639-2647. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3182-5
  3. Tint, A., Weiss, J. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2017). Identifying the clinical needs and patterns of health service use of adolescent girls and women with autism spectrum disorder. Autism Research, 10(9), 1558-1566. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.1806
  4. Burnham-Riosa, R., Chan, V., Maughan, A., Stables, V., Albaum, C., & Weiss, J. A. (2017). Remediating deficits or increasing strengths in autism spectrum disorder research: A content analysis. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 1(3), 113-121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41252-017-0027-3
  5. Lunsky, Y., Weiss., J., Paquette-Smith, M., Durbin, A., Tint, A., Palucka, A., & Bradley, E. (2017). Predictors of emergency department use by adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder: A prospective cohort study. British Medical Journal, 7(7), e017377. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017377
  6. Lai, J. K. Y., & Weiss, J. A. (2017). Priority service needs and receipt across the lifespan with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Research, 10(8), 1436-1447. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.1786
  7. Altomare, A., McCrimmon, A., Cappadocia, C., Weiss, J. A., Beran, T., & Smith-Demers, A. (2017). When push comes to shove: How are students with autism spectrum disorder coping with bullying? Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 32(3-4), 209-227. https://doi.org/10.1177.0829573516683068
  8. Lunsky, Y., Hastings, R., Weiss, J. A., Palucka, A., Hutton, S., & White, K. (2017). Comparative effects of mindfulness and support and information group interventions for parents of adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47(6), 1769-1779. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3099-z
  9. Hassan, M., Thomson, K. M., Khan, M., Burnham Riosa, P., & Weiss, J. A. (2017). Behavioral skills training for graduate students proving cognitive behaviour therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 17(2), 155-165. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/bar0000078
  10. Vogan, V., Lake, J. K., Tint, A., Weiss, J. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2017). Tracking health care service use and the experiences of adults with autism spectrum disorder without intellectual disability: A longitudinal study of service rates, barriers and satisfaction. Disability and Health Journal, 10(2), 264-270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2016.11.002
  11. Tint, A., Thomson, K., & Weiss, J. A. (2017). A systematic literature review of psychosocial and physical correlates of Special Olympics participation among Individuals with intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 61(4), 301-324. https://doi.org/10.1111.jir.12295
  12. Ting, V., & Weiss, J. A. (2017). Emotion regulation and parent co-regulation in children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47(3), 680-689. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-3009-9
  13. Tint, A., Maughan, A. L., & Weiss, J. A. (2017). Community participation of youth with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 6(2), 168-180. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12311
  14. Khanlo, N., Haque, N., Mustafa, N., Vazquez, L. M., Mantini, A., & Weiss, J. A. (2017). Access barriers to services by immigrant mothers of children with autism in Canada. International Journal of Mental Health Addiction. Open Access. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-017-9732-4.
  1. Weiss, J. A., Burnham Riosa, P., Robinson, S., Ryan, S., Tint, A., Viecili, M., MacMullin, J., & Shine, R. (2016). Understanding SpecialOlympics experiences from the athlete perspectives using photo-elicitation: A qualitative study. Journal of Applied Research inIntellectual Disabilities, 60(6), 583-593. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12287 
  2. Weiss, J., Ting, V., & Perry, A. (2016). Psychosocial correlates of maladaptive behaviour and psychiatric diagnoses in youth with severe developmental disability. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 60(6), 583-593. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12278
  3. Robinson, S., Weiss, J. A., Lunsky, Y., & Ouellette-Kuntz, H. (2016). Informal support and burden among parents of adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 29(4), 356-365. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12184
  4. Weiss, J. A., Tint, A., Paquette-Smith, M., & Lunsky, Y. (2016). Perceived self-efficacy in parents of adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism, 20(4), 425-434. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361315586292
  5. Tint A., & Weiss, J. A. (2016). Family wellbeing of individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review. Autism, 20(3), 262-275. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361315580442
  6. MacMullin, J., Lunsky, Y., & Weiss, J. A. (2016). Plugged in: Electronic use in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism, 20(1), 45-54. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361314566047
  1. Weiss, J. A., Cappadocia, M. C., Tint, A., & Pepler, D. (2015). Bullying victimization, parenting stress, and anxiety among adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Research, 8(6), 727-737. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.1488
  2. Fung, S., Lunsky, Y., & Weiss, J. A. (2015). Depression in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The role of ASD vulnerabilities and family –environmental stressors. Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 8, 120-139. https://doi.org/10.1080/19315864.2015.1017892
  3. Thomson, K., Burnham-Riosa, P., & Weiss, J. A. (2015). Brief Report of preliminary outcomes of an emotion regulation intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: the Secret Agent Society: Operation Regulation. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(11), 3487-3495. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2446-1
  4. Perry, A., Taheri, A., Ting, V., & Weiss, J. A. (2015). The GO4KIDDS Brief Adaptive Scale. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 28(6), 594-597. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12143
  5. Lunsky, Y., Paquette-Smith, M., Weiss, J. A., & Lee, J. (2015). Predictors of emergency service use in adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders living with family. Emergency Medical Journal, 32(10), 787-792. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2014-204015
  6. Weiss, J. A., Viecili, M. A., & Bohr, Y. (2015). Parenting stress as a correlate of cognitive behavior therapy responsiveness in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and anxiety. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 30(3), 154-164. https://doi.org/10.1177/1088357614547808
  7. Minnes, P., Perry, A., & Weiss, J. A. (2015). Predictors of distress and well-being in parents of young children with developmental delays and disabilities: The importance of parent perceptions. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 59(6), 551-560. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12160
  8. Viecili, M. A., & Weiss, J. A. (2015). Reliability and validity of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. American Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 120(4), 289-301. https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-120.4.289
  9. Weiss, J. A., & Burnham-Riosa, P. (2015). Thriving in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(8), 2474-2486. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2412-y
  10. Weiss, J. A., MacMullin, J., & Lunsky, Y. (2015). Empowerment and parent gain as mediators and moderators of distress in mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(7), 2038-2045. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-0004-7
  11. Lake, J., Vogan, V., Sawyer, A., Weiss, J., & Lunsky, Y. (2015). Psychotropic medication use among adolescents and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder: Parent views about medications and health care services. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 25(3), 260-268. https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2014.0106
  1. McPhie, M. L., Weiss, J. A., & Wekerle, C. (2014). Psychological distress as a mediator of the relationship between childhood maltreatment and sleep quality in adolescence: Results from the Maltreatment and Adolescent Pathways (MAP) Longitudinal Study. Child Abuse & Neglect, 38(12), 2044-2052. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2014.07.009
  2. Lake, J. K., Weiss, J. A., Dergal, J., & Lunsky, Y. (2014). Child, parent, and service predictors of psychotropic polypharmacy among adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 24(9), 486-493. https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2014.0011
  3. Weiss, J. A., Thomson, K., & Chan, L. (2014). A systematic literature review of emotion regulation measurement in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Research, 7(6), 629-648. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.1426
  4. Weiss, J. A. (2014). Transdiagnostic case conceptualization of emotional problems in youth with ASD: An emotion regulation approach. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 21(4), 331-350. https://doi.org/10.1111/cpsp.12084
  5. Weiss, J. A., Wingsiong, A., & Lunsky, Y. (2014). Defining crisis in families of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism: International Journal of Research and Practice, 18, 985-995. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361313508024
  6. Vogan, V., Lake, J. K., Weiss, J. A., Robinson, S., Tint, A., & Lunsky, Y. (2014). Factors associated with caregiving burden among parents of individuals with ASD: Differences across the spectrum. Family Relations, 63(4), 554-567. https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12081
  7. Lavoie-Brown, S., Viecili, M. A., & Weiss, J. A. (2014). Sexual knowledge and victimization in adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(9), 2185-2196. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2093-y
  8. Paquette-Smith, M., Weiss, J. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2014). History of suicide attempts in adults with Asperger Syndrome. Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, 35(4), 273-277. https://doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000263
  9. Schroeder, J., Cappadocia, M. C., Bebko, J., Pepler, D. & Weiss, J. A. (2014). Shedding light on a pervasive problem: A review of research on bullying experiences among children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(7), 1520-1534. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-2011-8
  10. Bebko, J., Schroeder, J., & Weiss, J. A. (2014). The McGurk effect in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism Research, 7(1), 50-59. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.1343
  1. Milovanov, A., Paquette-Smith, M., Lunsky, Y., & Weiss, J. A. (2013). Prevalence and impact of significant life events for adults with Asperger Syndrome. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 19(2), 50-54.
  2. Ames, M., & Weiss, J. A. (2013). Cognitive behaviour therapy for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and verbal impairment: A case study. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 19(1), 61-69.
  3. Weiss, J. A., Viecili, M., Sloman, L., & Lunsky, Y. (2013). Direct and indirect psychosocial outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder and their parents following a parent-involved social skills group intervention. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 22(4), 303-309.
  4. Weiss, J. A., Robinson, S., Fung, S., Tint, A., Chalmers, P., & Lunsky, Y (2013). Family hardiness, social support, and self-efficacy in mothers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7(11), 1310 – 1317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.07.016
  5. McMorris, C., Weiss, J. A., Cappelletti, G., & Lunsky, Y. (2013). Family and staff perspectives on service use for individuals with intellectual disabilities in crisis. Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 6(1), 14-28. https://doi.org/10.1080/19315864.2011.606393
  6. Villeneuve, M., Chatenoud, C., Hutchinson, N. L., Minnes, P., Perry, A., Dionne, C., Frankel, E. B., Isaacs, B., Loh, A., Versnel, J., & Weiss, J. (2013). The experience of parents as their children with developmental disabilities transition from early intervention to kindergarten. Canadian Journal of Education, 36(1), 4-43.
  7. Lunsky, Y., Lake, J. K., Balogh, R., Weiss, J., & Morris, S. (2013). A review of Canadian mental health research on intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 6(2), 106-126. https://doi.org/10.1080/19315864.2012.700685
  1. Weiss, J. A., Cappadocia, M. C., MacMullin, J. A., Viecili, M. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2012). Psychological acceptance  and empowerment as mediators of the impact of problem behaviour in children with autism spectrum disorders on parent mental health. Autism, 16(3), 261-274. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361311422708
  2. White, S. E., McMorris, C., Weiss, J. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2012). The experience of crisis in families of individuals with autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 21(3), 457-465. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-011-9499-3
  3. Weiss, J. A. (2012). Mental health care for Canadians with developmental disabilities. Canadian Psychology, 53(1), 67-69. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026127
  4. Cappadocia, M. C., Weiss, J. A., & Pepler, D. (2012). Bullying experiences among children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42, 266-277. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1241-x
  1. Morin, D., Weiss, J. A., Lunsky, Y., & Tremblay, A. (2011). Formation des étudiants en psychologie en déficience intellectuelle et troubles envahissants du développement. Revue Francophone de la Déficience Intellectuelle, 22, 51-62.
  2. Syeda, M., Weiss, J., & Lunsky, Y. (2011). Experiences of families of individuals with intellectual disability and psychiatric disorder.  Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 17(2), 64-68.
  3. MacMullin, J., Tint, A., & Weiss, J. A. (2011). Professional support and positive gain for mothers of children with ASD. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 17(2), 60-63.
  4. Weiss, J. A., MacMullin, J., Waechter, R., Wekerle, C., & the MAP Research Team. (2011). Child maltreatment, adolescent attachment style, and dating violence: Considerations in youths with borderline-to-mild intellectual disability. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 9(5), 555-576. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-011-9321-x
  5. Weiss, J. A., Slusarczyk, M., & Lunsky, Y. (2011). Individuals with intellectual disabilities living with families and in psychiatric crisis: Who uses the emergency department and who stays home? Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 4,158-171. https://doi.org/10.1080/19315864.2011.599013
  6. Schroeder, J., Weiss, J. A., & Bebko, J.  (2011). CBCL profiles of children and adolescents with Asperger syndrome: A review and pilot study.  Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 17(1), 26-37.
  7. Weiss, J. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2011). The brief family distress scale: A measure of crisis in caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 20, 521-528. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-010-9419-y
  8. Lyons, J., Cappadocia, M. C., & Weiss, J. A. (2011). Social characteristics of students with autism spectrum disorders across various classroom settings. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 17(1), 77-82.
  9. Weiss, J. A., Waechter, R., Wekerle, C., & the MAP Research Team. (2011). The impact of emotional abuse on psychological distress among child protective services-involved adolescents with borderline-to-mild intellectual disability. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, 4, 142-159. https://doi.org/10.1080/19361521.2011.574677
  10. Cappadocia, M. C., & Weiss, J. A. (2011). Review of social skills training groups for youth with Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5, 70-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2010.04.001
  1. Viecili, M. A., Weiss, J. A., Lunsky, Y., & Shupak, S. (2010). The relationship between social acceptance, problem behaviours, and social skills as perceived by youth with high functioning autism spectrum disorders. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 16(3), 72-75.
  2. MacMullin, J. A., Viecili, M. A., Cappadocia, M. C., Weiss, J. A. (2010). Parent empowerment and mental health: Understanding parent perceptions of the educational experience. Journal on Developmental Disabilities,16(3), 68-71.
  3. White, S. E., & Weiss, J. A. (2010). Services for adults and adolescents with ASD in Ontario: Parent and professional perspectives. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 16(1), 34-39.
  4. Weiss, J. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2010).Group cognitive behaviour therapy for adults with Asperger syndrome and anxiety or mood disorder: A case series. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 17, 438-446. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.694
  5. Viecili, M. A., MacMullin, J. A., Weiss, J. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2010). Predictors of psychology graduate student interest in the field of developmental disabilities. Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 3(4), 190–201. https://doi.org/10.1080/19315864.2010.524725
  6. Weiss, J. A., Lunsky, Y. & Morin, D. (2010). Psychology graduate student training in developmental disability: A Canadian survey. Canadian Psychology, 51(3), 177–184. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0019733
  7. Weiss, J. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2010). Service utilization patterns in parents of youth and adults with intellectual disability who experienced psychiatric crisis. Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 3, 145-163. https://doi.org/10.1080/19315864.2010.490617
  8. Lunsky, Y., White, S. E., Palucka, A. M., Weiss, J. A., Bockus, S., & Gofine, T. (2010). Clinical outcomes of a specialized inpatient unit for adults with mild to severe intellectual disability and mental illness. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 54(1), 60-69. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.2009.01213.x
  9. Weiss, J. A., Lunsky, Y., Gracey, C., Canrinus, M., & Morris, S. (2009). Emergency psychiatric services for individuals with intellectual disabilities: Caregivers’ perspectives. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22(4), 354-362. https://doi.org/10.1352/2008.46:446-455
  10. Weiss, J. A., & Bebko, J. (2009). Participation in Special Olympics and change in athlete self-concept and actual competence over 42-months. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 14, 1-8.
  11. Weiss, J. A., Lunsky, Y., Tassé, M. J., & Durbin, J. (2009). Support for the construct validity of the Supports Intensity Scale based on clinician rankings of need. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 30, 933-941. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2009.01.007
  12. Weiss, J. A. (2008). The role of Special Olympics for mothers of adult athletes with intellectual disability. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 113(4), 241–253. https://doi.org/doi/0.1352/0895-8017(2008)113[241:ROSOFM]2.0.CO;2
  13. Bebko, J. M., Schroeder, J. H., Weiss, J. A., Wells, K., McFee, K., Goldstein, G. (2008). The face of Autism research as reflected in the IMFAR looking glass. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2(3), 385 – 394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2007.06.005
  14. Perry, A., & Weiss, J. A. (2007). Evidence-based practice in developmental disabilities: What is it and why does it matter? Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 13, 167-171.
  15. Bebko, J. M., Weiss, J. A., Demark, J., & Gomez, P. (2006). Discrimination of temporal synchrony in intermodal events by children with autism and children with developmental delays. Journal of Child Psychology, Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines, 47(1), 88-98. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.2005.01443.x
  16. Weiss, J. A., & Diamond, T. (2005). Brief Report: Stress in parents of adult children with intellectual disabilities attending Special Olympics competition. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 18, 263-270. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3148.2005.00234.x
  17. Weiss, J., Sullivan, A., & Diamond, T. (2004). Parent stress and adaptive functioning of individuals with developmental disabilities. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 10(1), 129-136.
  18. Weiss, J., Diamond, T., Demark, J., & Lovald, B. (2003). Involvement in Special Olympics and its relations to self concept and actual competency in participants with developmental disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 24(4), 281-305. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0891-4222(03)00043-X
  19. Weiss, J. (2003). Self-injurious behaviours in autism: A literature review. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 9(2), 129-143.