Background Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by
social communication difficulties, restricted interests and repetitive behaviours. The clinical …

This completely revised and substantially expanded new edition embraces new
developments in this rapidly developing field. Every chapter has been rewritten with the …

We each contributed to the review according to our specialty. We selected the most
informative recent peer-reviewed literature (using tools such as MEDLINE, Embase and …

Opinion statement Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a heterogeneous group of
neurodevelopmental disorders that manifest in early childhood and persist throughout the …

The quantity and quality of research into autism and related conditions have increased
dramatically in recent years. Consequently we selectively review key accomplishments and …

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by qualitative impairments
in social interaction and communication, with restricted, repetitive, stereotyped patterns of …

CONTEXT: As many as 1 in every 110 children in the United States has an autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). Many medical treatments for ASDs have been proposed and studied, but …

Developmental treatment approaches for young children with autism are defined as those
that apply the principles of developmental science within the intervention, use typical …

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased considerably in the past
decades. The primary care paediatrician plays an important role not only in the early …