About the Journal

Education, Development, Neurodiversity, and Autism (EDNA) is a multilingual, diamond open-access scientific journal specializing in the dissemination of innovative research and educational practices in the field of education and human development, with a particular focus on autism and other neurodivergent conditions (ADHD, giftedness, dyslexia, among others).

Our Objective
EDNA promotes the well-being and full development of autistic individuals and other neurodivergent conditions throughout the entire life cycle. It fosters international and intercultural dialogue, seeking to articulate different themes, perspectives, and levels of analysis, recovering and disseminating knowledge, skills, and experiences, promoting education and development both globally and locally in a situated and contextualized manner. It publishes original research, systematic reviews, methodological advances, case studies, multicenter studies, educational experiences, clinical or controlled trials, book reviews, theses, interviews, and practical guides, for use by professionals, families, research teams, and anyone interested in the field of neurodiversity and autism. The journal stands out for its interdisciplinary and multimethodological scientific approach, the inclusion of first, second, and third-person perspectives on autism and other neurodivergent conditions, and its commitment to equity, autonomy, and accessibility. The journal promotes the co-creation of knowledge and seeks to empower individuals, families, and communities as agents of education and development.

What We Publish

  • Original research
  • Systematic reviews
  • Methodological advances
  • Case studies
  • Multicenter studies
  • Educational experiences
  • Clinical or randomized controlled trials
  • Book reviews
  • Theses
  • Interviews
  • Practical guides

Why Choose EDNA?

  • Diamond Open Access: All content is freely available to everyone without any restrictions. This promotes the democratization of knowledge by ensuring that scientific knowledge, skills, practices, and experiences are accessible to all.
  • Interdisciplinary and Multimethodological Approach: Recognizing the complex nature of education, development, neurodiversity, and autism, EDNA encourages the integration of diverse perspectives and approaches. We value a multiplicity of conceptual, epistemological, and methodological approaches to the search for knowledge and evidence-based practices.
  • Peer Review: All articles undergo rigorous peer review by experts in the field to ensure high quality and scientific validity.
  • Global and Local Visibility and Impact: Through its multilingual format, EDNA aims to increase the visibility and impact of research on education and development with a focus on diverse contexts and global perspectives.
  • Commitment to Equity, Autonomy, and Accessibility: EDNA is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all. We strive to remove barriers to access and empower individuals, families, and communities to participate fully in the research and education process.
  • Inclusion of Voices: We actively promote the inclusion of diverse voices and perspectives in scientific research and communication. This includes valuing the perspectives of autistic individuals and individuals with other neurodivergent conditions (ADHD, giftedness, dyslexia, among others) – including first-, second-, and third-person perspectives.

Editorial Policy

  • Copyright notice: Authors retain copyright, granting EDNA a non-exclusive license for publication and distribution.
  • Originality: EDNA considers original and unpublished work for evaluation. Manuscripts with DOIs that have been previously shared at scientific events (without publication in proceedings) or disseminated as preprints on academic social networks (without peer review) may still be submitted.
  • Declaration of sponsorship: Authors are requested to declare conflicts of interest and external funding.
  • Privacy statement: Confidentiality of personal data is guaranteed.
  • Digital preservation: EDNA participates in LOCKSS or CLOCKSS archiving systems to ensure long-term preservation of content.

Keywords: autism, neurodiversity, education, human development, research, educational practice, diamond open access, interdisciplinarity.