Pakistan, a developing country in Southeast Asia, with the population of more than 181
million, is the sixth most populous nation in the world (Population Reference Bureau 2009) …

Physicians are often the first health care professionals to encounter children that display
symptoms associated with developmental disorders such as autism. Unfortunately, there is …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, with increasing
prevalence globally. Early intervention has been shown to improve the core deficits and …

The term autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of childhood onset
neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by problems with social communication and …

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability and is of public
health importance. It affects not only the child and the family. It also has direct and indirect …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, multi‐factorial in origin,
often presenting in early childhood. It is characterized by impairments in social …

This article examines the role and future of medicine and medically oriented interventions for
children and youth with autism spectrum disorder. Included in the discussion are the …

(DSM-IV-TR), published by the American Psychiatric Association in 1994 (revision in 2000),
defines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a disorder characterized by qualitative …