Although adults with autism spectrum disorder are an increasingly identified patient population, few treatment options are available. This preliminary randomized controlled open trial with a parallel design developed two group interventions for adults with autism spectrum disorders and intelligence within the normal range: cognitive behavioural therapy and recreational activity. Both interventi...

Pediatricians play a crucial role in the evaluation and management of autism spectrum disorders. This role has grown in importance as the prevalence of autism has increased by 78% since 2002, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.1 Pediatricians are charged with developmental screening and thus with the detection of cases of autism by using tools such as the Modified Check...

Impairment of the GABAergic system has been reported in epilepsy, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and schizophrenia. We recently demonstrated that ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) directly shapes development system. Here, we show for first time to our knowledge how abnormal expression ATM affects pathological condition autism. exploited 2 different animal models methyl CpG ...