BACKGROUND Autism is a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder,thought to be caused by a combination of genetic heritability and environmental risk factors. Some autistic-like traits have been reported in mothers of autistic children. We hypothesized that dysregulation of oxytocin (OXT), Arg-vasopressin (AVP) and sex hormones, found in autistic children, may also exist in their mothers. METHODS...

BACKGROUND Psychiatric comorbidity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has not been well examined. METHODS Mood disorders in 44 consecutive outpatients with high-functioning ASD were examined at a university hospital according to DSM-IV. Inclusion criteria were an IQ of 70 or higher on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale and age of 12 years or over. RESULTS Sixteen patients (36.4%) were diagnosed...

New research has found that some of the brain abnormalities and behaviors associated with autism also are present in the parents and siblings of individuals with the disorder. Rare mutations on a specific gene appear to be risk factors for autism. Scientists have also discovered that avoidance of eye contact with other people is not, as previously believed, a primary cause of the social impairm...

BACKGROUND Two studies were conducted to test claims that pragmatic language impairment (PLI - previously referred to as semantic-pragmatic disorder) is simply another term for autistic disorder or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS). METHOD In Study 1, 21 children aged from 6 to 9 years with language impairments were subdivided on the basis of the Children's Com...

In their comprehensive review of motion perception in autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), Milne and colleagues (2005) mention both that deficits in motion perception are found in only a subset of autistic individuals, and that such deficits have also been evidenced in other neurodevelopmental disorders than ASD. I think that this point deserves further discussion. Indeed, it bears quite directly ...

Autism is a serious psychological disorder with onset in early childhood. Autistic children show minimal emotional attachment, absent or abnormal speech, retarded IQ, ritualistic behaviors, aggression, and self-injury. The prognosis is very poor, and medical therapies have not proven effective. This article reports the results of behavior modification treatment for two groups of similarly const...

Received: 10th September 2017; Accepted: 25th November 2017; Published: 1st January 2018 Abstract: Since autistic children suffers from learning disabilities and communication barriers, this research aim to design, develop and evaluate an Android based mobile application (app) providing better learning environment with inclusion of graphical representation in a cost effective manner. This resea...

Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face unique challenges transitioning from high school to college and receive insufficient support to help them navigate this transition. Through a participatory collaboration with incoming and current autistic college students, we developed, implemented, and evaluated two intensive week-long summer programs to help autistic students transition into a...

BACKGROUND/AIM Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder identified with higher frequency of serotonin abnormalities and gastrointestinal (GI) and sleep problems. This study aimed to evaluate the plasma levels of serotonin, GI symptoms, and sleep problems, and their relationship with autism severity in children with autism. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-five children with autism and 31 healthy s...

Two basic characteristics characterize autism spectrum disorder: a difficulty in social communication and the prevalence of repetitive activities and/or restricted interests. The most frequently cited explanation for insufficient contact or skill development is lack cognition. Numerous interventions have been utilized to help children with this issue, including storytelling, scheduled physical ...