Neurofibromatosis type 1, Magnetic resonance imaging, Autism spectrum disorder, Social cognition, Social functioningIntroductionChildren with the single-gene disorder neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) appear to be at an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and exhibit a unique social-cognitive...
Researchers say that if the findings are verified in further studies, then head growth could be used along with other behavioral and biological clues to possibly make earlier evaluations of autism in children. "If we understood what was making this change we would understand what makes autism a ...
This chapter discusses some key aspects of a doctoral study which aimed to understand and enhance emotional literacy in children with severe autism using facial recognition software. Despite the considerable research carried out with young people with autism using technology, very few studies have consid...
Progress in understanding the genetic etiology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has fueled remarkable advances in our understanding of its potential neurobiological mechanisms. Yet, at the same time, these findings highlight extraordinary causal diversity and complexity at many levels ranging from molecu...
Although early psychoanalytic interest in autism centered around the notion that experience might play a role in pathogenesis a large body of data suggest this is not the case; rather the condition appears to be the result of genetic and other neurobiological factors. Studies of children with ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the latest research from 2023 shows that one in 36 children was diagnosed with autism. This is an increase from one in 44 children just two years ago. Children tend to become more aware of their diagnosis around puberty. Kid...
Understanding intention in normal development and in autism This study aimed to establish whether or not young children and young people with autism can understand the mental state of intention. Participants were ex... W Phillips,S Baron-Cohen,M Rutter - 《British Journal of Developmental Psychology...
As a result of the autism features, autistic individuals often favour more predictable environments, as they generally have difficulty dealing with change. In the context of social skill learning, experiencing discomfort due to dealing with unpredictability is problematic as it prevents children from ...
The stereotype of "refrigerator mothers," denoting mothers who are cold and therefore are assumed to cause emotional problems in their children, originated from this same ethos. Interestingly, Silverman notes that Bruno Bettelheim, an influential figure in the study of autism treatment, is most ...