Importance Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), characterized by deficits in social
communication and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests, is a …

Between 1990 and 2012, the global mean age at diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
ranged from 38 to 120 months. Measures have since been introduced to reduce the age at …

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 …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits
in social communication and the presence of restricted interests and repetitive behaviors …

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic relapsing disorder that, whilst initially driven by
activation of brain reward neurocircuits, increasingly engages anti-reward neurocircuits that …

The COVID-19 infectious disease pandemic has caused significant fear and uncertainty
around the world and had significant adverse psychological impact. Children, adolescents …

Across Europe, there is increased awareness of the frequency and importance of autism
spectrum disorder (ASD), which is now recognised not only as a childhood disorder but as a …

Genetic studies have revealed the involvement of hundreds of gene variants in autism. Their
risk effects are highly variable, and they are frequently related to other conditions besides …

Neurodevelopmental disorders are characterized by relatively early onset, with temporal
variations across conditions. These lifelong conditions lead to social and communication …

Executive summary Affecting about 78 million people worldwide, autism is a condition of
global importance because of its prevalence and the degree to which it can affect individuals …