Attachment in autistic children as measured with the strange situation procedure: a systematic review and a meta-analysis

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Systematic review shows attachment classifications in autistic children mirror general population, suggesting similar developmental trajectories.

MAIN FINDING: About 45.6% of autistic children displayed secure attachment, comparable to non-autistic peers.
KEY EVIDENCE: Breakdown of attachment styles revealed 18.7% avoidant, 8.5% resistant, and 27.2% disorganized classifications.
APPROACH: Analyzed data from six studies (n = 202) using the Strange Situation Procedure to assess attachment.
SIGNIFICANCE: Findings indicate the need for standardized measures in attachment studies to improve research consistency for autistic children.

Trottier-Dumont et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review shows attachment classifications in autistic children mirror general population, suggesting similar developmental trajectories.