Background The diagnosis and treatment of Autism in Pakistan occurs in multiple settings
and is provided by variety of health professionals. Unfortunately, knowledge and awareness …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterised by persistent deficits in social
communication and interaction as well as restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour and …

Background: The prevalence of autism world-wide is estimated to be between 1 per 91-110
children. Awareness in the USA and many other developed countries is relatively high and …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neuropsychiatric condition that, based
on recent CDC estimates affects an estimated 1 in 59 American children. Behavioral …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with reported
prevalence in the United States of 1 in 59 children (approximately 1.7%). Core deficits are …

Every parent wants to be reassured that their newborn infant is normal and the discovery
that one's child has a serious disabling condition is among the most devastating of all …

Behavioral interventions are effective for improving language, cognitive abilities, adaptive
behavior, and social skills, and reducing anxiety and aggression. Medication combined with …

Pediatricians have an important role not only in early recognition and evaluation of autism
spectrum disorders but also in chronic management of these disorders. The primary goals of …

Social impairment/withdrawal, communication/language impairment, and restricted
repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and stereotyped movements are the primary …

Publisher Summary The treatment of autism spectrum disorders remains a very confusing
topic for consumers. Claims of effective treatments abound, and few consumers understand …