Abstract Over the last decade, online dating has become the most popular method for initiating romantic connections, offering a convenient alternative to traditional dating. This scoping review aims to map the existing literature on autism and online dating. We included eight studies published between 2014 and 2023, sourced from the databases PsycInfo, PubMed, Medline, DynaMed, Psychology &amp; Behavioral Sciences Collection, and ACM Digital Library. The findings highlight that online dating platforms provide a controlled environment that can be advantageous for autistic individuals, although they face significant challenges, including difficulties with social norms and safety concerns. However, the studies were largely characterized by small convenience samples, which limits the generalizability of the findings. Research gaps remain, particularly regarding different sexual orientations and gender identities, the self-presentation of autistic females, autistic individuals’ specific aspirations on dating apps, and the role of autism-specific dating platforms.

Matthias Neumann

Verena Steiner-Hofbauer

Gloria Mittmann

Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

《自闭症和发育障碍评论杂志》发表原创文章，对自闭症谱系障碍的广泛跨学科研究领域的主题进行批判性评论。主题范围从基础到应用，包括但不限于遗传学、神经科学、诊断、应用行为分析、精神药理学、发病率、患病率、病因、鉴别诊断、治疗、治疗效果测量、教育、感知和认知。贯穿整个生命周期的主题是适当的。此外，鉴于合并症的高发病率，睡眠障碍、喂养问题、运动困难、多动症、焦虑、抑郁和其他自闭症谱系障碍的结合是适当的。正如编辑委员会所反映的那样，该杂志的目标是面向国际读者。

The Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders publishes original research articles that critically examine a wide range of interdisciplinary topics related to autism spectrum disorders. The scope includes both foundational and applied areas, covering genetics, neuroscience, diagnostics, applied behavior analysis, psychopharmacology, incidence, prevalence, etiology, differential diagnosis, treatment, outcome measurement, education, perception, and cognition, among others. Topics appropriate across the entire lifespan are welcomed. Additionally, given the high prevalence of comorbidities, discussions on sleep disorders, feeding issues, motor difficulties, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other related conditions within the autism spectrum are also suitable. As reflected by the editorial board, the journal aims to reach an international audience.

《Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders》发表原创研究文章，批判性地探讨自闭症谱系障碍的广泛跨学科主题。研究范围涵盖基础与应用领域，包括但不限于遗传学、神经科学、诊断、应用行为分析、精神药理学、发病率、患病率、病因、鉴别诊断、治疗、治疗效果评估、教育、感知与认知等。适合贯穿整个生命周期的主题。此外，考虑到合并症的高发病率，涉及睡眠障碍、喂养问题、运动困难、多动症、焦虑、抑郁及其他自闭症谱系障碍的相关问题也是合适的。正如编辑委员会所指出的，该杂志旨在面向国际读者。

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