We provide a systematic review of epidemiological surveys of autistic disorder and
pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) worldwide. A secondary aim was to consider the …

Objective The objective of this review was to examine prevalence and patterns of
psychopharmacotherapy in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method A …

Background Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience
considerable amounts of stress and impaired emotional well-being. Consequently, it is likely …

The etiological significance of neurological disorders in autism is debated, but it is clear that
they complicate support provision and clinical management, and can have negative impact …

One of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders worldwide is autism spectrum
disorder (ASD), which is characterized by language delay, impaired communication …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are now considered to be the most common of the
developmental disorders. However, the effect of cultural influences on the diagnosis and …

An essential guide to this major contemporary issue, Consanguinity in Context is a uniquely
comprehensive account of intra-familial marriage. Detailed information on past and present …

Prevalence of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) in Oman is unknown. We conducted a cross-
sectional study to estimate the prevalence of ASD among 0–14 year old children. Diagnoses …

Objective: To assess the current state of knowledge on the epidemiology of autism in Arab
Gulf countries, and identify gaps for future research. Methods: PubMed and ScienceDirect …

Abstract The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is widely used to assess
symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Given well-documented differences in social …