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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represents a highly heterogeneous group of neurodevelopmental conditions with early-onset impairments in social communication and unusually restricted, repetitive behaviors and interests. The global prevalence of ASD is about 1%. Genetic factors underlie important ASD risk with...
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that presents as a spectrum with various co-morbid symptoms as well as cognitive traits. This chapter reviews diagnosis, putative etiologies, neurocognitive models, and anatomical and functional brain differences with summaries of commonly observed neuropsychological, ...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents a neurological and developmental disorder that has an impact on the social and cognitive skills of children causing repetitive behaviours, restricted interests, communication problems and difficulty in social inter
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impaired social-communicative abilities, as well as restricted or repetitive behavior, unusual sensitivity to environmental stimuli, and in some cases severe challenging behavior. This chapter considers
This chart shows the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the U.S. from 2000 to 2014 (per 1,000 children).
The Autism Spectrum Test provides a multidimensional assessment based on 12 scientifically-backed dimensions to offer a comprehensive view of where you may fall on the autism spectrum, visualized through a polar chart.
The DSM-5 further details the levels of severity on the autism spectrum. The following chart outlines these levels.3 Severity levelSocial communicationRepetitive behaviors and restricted interests Level 1: Requires support “Without supports in place, deficits in social communication cause noticeable impai...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication, social interaction, and behavior. Evidence suggests that environmental pollutants are associated with ASD incidence. This review aimed to analyze the effec
Evidence has indicated that some non-inherited factors such as exposure to environmental pollutants are associated with neurodevelopment disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Studies report that endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs), including p