Work supported by Vanderbilt General Clinical Research Center, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Hobbs-Marino Discovery Grant, National Alliance for Autism Research/Autism Speaks, and Organization for Autism Research Presentation Outline What sleep concerns have been reported in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)? Why are sleep concerns important to treat in children with ASD? What are their...

This article examines the most significant, contradictory evidence pertaining to autism. The first section of the article includes reports of recovery from autism, data obtained from studies involving oxytocin, early deprivation, autism in preterm children, late-onset autism, and symptom overlap among ASD, social phobias and personality disorders. In the second section of the article, we offer ...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the prevalence, correlates, and antecedents of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in extremely preterm children. STUDY DESIGN We conducted a prospective study of all births <26 weeks gestation in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 1995. Of 307 survivors at 11 years, 219 (71%) were assessed and compared with 153 term-born classmates. Parents completed the Social Communica...

32 In this article, we review the paper Multisensory Temporal Integration in Autism Spectrum 33 Disorders, by Stevenson et al. (2014). This paper illustrates the need to present different forms of 34 stimuli in order to characterize the perceptual abilities of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 35 Furthermore, we will discuss their behavioral results and offer an opposing viewpoint to ...

Abstract Purpose: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD( identified via deficit of social communication, stereotyped movements and limited interactions. Postural instability is common in children with autism spectrum disorder. The purpose of this study is the effects of 8 weeks core stability training on trunk endurance in boys with autism spectrum disorder. Methods: The research subjects include ...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the agreement between parent and teacher perceptions of specific social behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Method: Informant ratings were generated concerning 45 children with ASD between the ages of 5 and 14 years who were enrolled in social skills groups at 2 Midwestern outpatient autism treatment

Feeding problems are common in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), with food selectivity being the most frequently reported. Selectivity based on type and/or texture of food is of concern in those with ASD. Variations in symptom presentation of food selectivity in children with different autism spectrum diagnoses across childhood have not often been investigated. Parent-report of fo...

The results of the national monitoring education system students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), conducted in 2021 by Ministry Education Russian Federation cooperation Federal Resource Center for Organization Comprehensive Support to Children Autism Spectrum Disorders (FRC MSUPE), are presented. total amount ASD increased 18% compared 2020 and amounted 39,117 individuals. majority childre...

The burden of comorbidity in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is substantial. The symptoms of autism overlap with many other human conditions, reflecting common molecular pathologies suggesting that cross-disorder analysis will help prioritize autism gene candidates. Genes in the intersection between autism and related conditions may represent nonspecific indicators of dysregulation while genes u...

The literature review focuses on the characteristics and epidemiological theories of autism spectrum disorder; the triad of impairments: socialization, communication and imagination; the benefits and theoretical approaches of art therapy when working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families; assessing individuals with autism spectrum disorder; and the family culture of...