Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Stigma about Autism and Discrimination against Autistics

The cover of the 6th volume of the Canadian Journal of Autism Equity. / La couverture du 6e volume de la Revue canadienne sur l'équité en matière d'autisme.

This sixth edition of the Canadian Journal of Autism Equity (CJAE) features works primarily about autistic Canadians' experiences with discrimination based on their being autistic, or stigma about autism more generally.

Content Note

This issue of the Canadian Journal of Autism Equity explores themes of stigma and discrimination, topics which may be sensitive or difficult for some readers. As a companion to this issue, we’ve created a video on secondary trauma featuring insights and strategies from experienced social workers in the field. It is available on our YouTube page: <https://www.youtube.com/@canadianjournalofautismequity>.
Please make use of this resource at any time, whether as a way to deepen your understanding, reflect, or find support while reading. This video is intended as a general resource and does not replace professional care or therapy.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15173/cjae.v6i1
Published: 2026-04-10

Full Issue

Foreword

Original Research

Experiential Narratives

Commentaries

Poetry