Abstract

The aim of the present study is to examine thesis on autism spectrum disorder conducted in Turkey. A total number of 123 thesis were identified based on a comprehensive search in the thesis database center of Higher Education Council (YOK) of Turkey and examined for this study. Thesis obtained from the study were categorized based on specific criteria. These criteria are the year of publication, number of native and foreign references, research sample, title of the thesis supervisor, university and department.  This study used content analysis method and provides an opportunity to identify current trends and methods used in the thesis conducted in Turkey. Various results were obtained from this study and recommendations and future implications for further research are provided based on the results. This study will be a guide for researchers who will conduct studies in this area.

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder, content analysis, thesis.