Autism spectrum disorder, especially a more severe form of the disorder characterized by significant impairments in social interaction and communication, highly repetitive behavior, and strong resistance to change. au′tistn. au·tis′tic(-tĭk)adj.& n. ...
Problems with timing and time perception have been suggested as key characteristics of autism spectrum condition (ASC). Studies and personal accounts from clinicians, parents, caregivers, and self‐reports from autistic people themselves often refer to problems with time. Although a number of empirical...
Autism spectrum disorders Fewer females may be diagnosed with autism due to gender bias, new research suggests Fewer females may be diagnosed with autism due to misconceptions that autism is a male condition, new research has found. Aug 24, 2023 ...
There was just one individual in the analysis who had been diagnosed with an autism spectrum condition. All results remained highly similar when this individual was excluded (Supplementary Material, Sensitivity Analysis 4). 4. Discussion This is the first study to examine the effect of amniotic-der...
Autism spectrum disorder (hereafter autism) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by early-onset social communication difficulties and repetitive, stereotyped behaviors. The estimated prevalence rate of autism is approximately 1% worldwide [1], with a higher prevalence among males than females [2...
The importance of supporting parent-child interactions has been noted in the context of prodromal autism, but little consideration has been given to the po
(ADOS). Fourteen children who had an autism diagnosis when recruited were no longer on the spectrum during the intervention according to ADOS. Also, 50 children were reported to have additional diagnoses, including intellectual disability (n = 28), speech or language impairment (n = 7...
The increasingly sedentary habits of children, and rising obesity levels, are prompting concern for children's future health. Children with autistic spectrum condition (ASC) show a clear trend in this regard. Within school, an understanding of how an individual's fitness compares to age norms is...
Impaired predictive skills would lead to an atypical perception and a sensation of an unpredictable world. In particular, atypical predictive mechanisms might underlie the symptoms encountered in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)8,9,10,11,12,13,14. ASD is characterized by deficits in social interaction...
Understand what we mean by the ‘autism spectrum’ Be aware of how we came to our understanding of autism today and what we continue to research Understand what we mean by ‘social communication’ and how this challenge can impact on autistic people Understand why autistic individuals might displ...