Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by high rates of comorbidity with other mental disorders, including anxiety disorders and obsessive–compulsive disorder. Beyond a mere concept of comorbidity, recent literature is speculating the existence
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We used a validated screening tool, the Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (CAST), and two research diagnostic assessment tools, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) [12], and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) [13]. Most of the children identified in this study using ...
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...
Previous research shows that adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) run several risks in their psychosexual development and that these adolescents can have limited access to reliable information on puberty and sexuality, emphasizing the need for specific guidance of adolescents with ASD in their...
“Because autism spectrum disorders are one of the major challenges in child mental health it is extremely important to get more understanding of its causes,” Sourander said. Autism spectrum disorders, which range from mild Asperger syndrome to severe mental retardation and social disability in chil...
up to the impactful work of Thomas H. Ollendick in researching Öst’s One-Session Treatment (OST) with children and adolescents. OST for child specific phobias is discussed, and particular emphasis is given to this treatment’s ongoing adaptation for use with youth on the autism spectrum. ...
The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, referred to hereafter as autism,Footnote 1 is based on the presence of behavioural features related to social interaction and communication differences, and restricted interests, and repetitive behaviours (RRBs) (which includes sensory differences). These traits...
a recent study more similar in design to the present study did report that maternal BAP traits as measured on the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (Baron-Cohen et al.,2001) and maternal communication difficulties as measured via the Communication Checklist-Adult (Whitehouse & Bishop,2009) were associated...
We recognise that autism is a spectrum and that every autistic person is different. Although autism itself is a difference that should be respected, specific aspects of autism and co-occurring conditions can sometimes involve disorder or disease. Examples would be epilepsy and gastrointestinal pain. ...