Autistic disorder is a complex genetic disease. Because of previous reports of individuals with autistic disorder with duplications of the Prader-Willi/Angelman syndrome critical region, we screened several markers across the 15q11-13 region, for linkage disequilibrium. One hundred forty families, consisting predominantly of a child with autistic disorder and both parents, were studied. Genotyp...

BACKGROUND The objectives of this study were to explore associations between autistic traits and self-reported clinical symptoms in a population with anorexia nervosa (AN). Experimental and self-report evidence reveals similarities between AN and autism spectrum condition (ASC) populations in socio-emotional and cognitive domains; this includes difficulties with empathy, set-shifting and global...

BACKGROUND Reliable, valid and easily administered screening instruments would greatly facilitate large-scale neuropsychiatric research. AIMS To test a parent telephone interview focused on autism - tics, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other comorbidities (A-TAC). METHOD Parents of 84 children in contact with a child neuropsychiatric clinic and 27 control children were ...

Autism is one of the disorders that falls under the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is a disorder which can change the entire life of not just the individual with the disorder, but also people around them. This paper talks about the problems faced by autistic children. Current research in this field dealing with solutions and therapies which aid children with cognitive disabilities, especi...

Autism or autistic disorder is lifetime neurodevelopment disorder described as major impairment in mutual social interactions, communication ability, and repetitive patterns of interests or behaviors. Since, globally large number of children affected by this devastating disorder, dental professionals should provide oral health care with family-centered approach comprising thorough understanding...

The clinical and neurodevelopmental profile of 51 children with Autistic disorder, from a referral population was studied. A detailed history and examination was undertaken. The development/intelligence quotient and social quotient were assessed. Standard diagnostic tests were applied in children above 2 years of age. Younger children were evaluated with a screening test and re-evaluated at 2 y...