“Diversity is a key characteristic of autism, but current autism research does not fully represent the wide range of individuals on the spectrum. Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D., Ph.D., Bradley Schlaggar, Ph.D., Ebony Holliday, Ph.D., and Omar Shanta discussed the current state of diversity research in autism. They highlighted the barriers to including individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities as participants in autism research and suggested strategies to overcome these challenges.”