CONTEXT Autism represents an unusual pattern of development beginning in the infant and toddler years. OBJECTIVES To examine the stability of autism spectrum diagnoses made at ages 2 through 9 years and identify features that predicted later diagnosis. DESIGN Prospective study of diagnostic classifications from standardized instruments including a parent interview (Autism Diagnostic Intervi...

The psychometric properties of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders Rating scale (Eaves, 2003) and the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (Gilliam, 1995) were investigated in this study. One hundred thirty-four individuals with autism, other pervasive developmental disorders, or conditions frequently confused with autism participated in the study. The results indicated that, with one exception, the r...

background symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (asd) are commonly observed in children diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd). these symptoms might underlie social and functional impairment in such children. the existing classification systems do not allow for diagnosing both conditions in children. objectives this study aimed to assess the presence of asd in a hospita...

Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a pervasive developmental disorder having the potential to cause lifelong disability. Individualised homoeopathic remedies are found be safe and effective in management of ASD. Cases Summary: Three cases ASD treated with Carcinosinum at Child psychiatry unit National Homoeopathy Research Institute Mental Health, Kottayam presented show action this...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is affecting approximately 5% of children and adolescents, it a developmental disorder characterised by inappropriate degrees inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity. It arises in early childhood, also chronic pervasive nature. not accounted or based on gross neurological, sensory, language, motor impairment, mental retardation, severe emotional disturba...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a collection of developmental disorders that occur before 3 years of age and include autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder, not otherwise specified. Children with ASD show signs of delays in communication and social interaction along with repetitive behaviors and interests. Today, diagnosis is performed by clinical assessmen...