The Autism Spectrum (AS) was first described in 2001 (Baron-Cohen, Wheelwright, Skinner, Martin, & Clubley, 2001). The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is derived from the AS which is a 50 item Likert 4 point self-report scale aimed at giving a score on “autistic” traits. However, it...
modified Chinese version of the Autism Spectrum Rating Scale; UC-ASRS, unmodified Chinese version of the ASRS; t_score, total score of the MC-ASRS, tot_t, total score of the UC-ASRS.
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 w
The designation is of little use clini- cally but does reflect the growing awareness of the broad phenotypic spectrum of ASDs. A number of diagnostic checklists are commonly used in clinics and schools, including the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)47 that consists of 15 questions scored by...
We conducted a replication study of our prior report that increased alpha EEG connectivity at 14-months associates with later autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, and dimensional variation in restricted interests/repetitive behaviours. 143 infants a
The Thai Diagnostic Autism Scale (TDAS) was developed for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis in Thai children aged 1–5 years. Previous studies have indicated its good performance; however, additional health resources and healthcare providers are necessary for evaluation. Therefore, this study ...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a behaviourally defined brain disorder affecting approximately 1 in 150 children [1]. Autistic children exhibit impoverished verbal and non-verbal communication skills and reduced social interactions where they often bias their attention towards certain objects rather than...
The Autism Help App assists individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other disabilities to communicate and regulate in emergency situations. Using…
Autism spectrum disorder (henceforth autism) is a prevalent and life-long condition, with a rate of 1 in 54 [1] by 8 years of age. A strong association between early evidence-based intervention with improved long-term outcomes for children with autism is one rationale for the recommendation ...
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