Despite the widely-known effects of air pollution, pollutants exposure surrounding
pregnancy and the risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in newborns remains …

The worldwide prevalence of ASD is around 1%. Although the pathogenesis of ASD is not
entirely understood, it is recognized that a combination of genetic, epigenetics …

Previous studies on the impact of COVID-19 indicate that pandemic-related distress
increases risks for child maltreatment, although data on the scope of this problem are still …

We systematically reviewed the evidence on the association between maternal folic acid
supplementation and the risk of offspring's autism spectrum disorders (ASD). A total of 10 …

Analysing language characteristics and understanding their dynamics is the key for a
successful intervention by speech and language therapists (SLT). Thus, this review aims to …

Purpose While it is well documented that maternal adverse exposures contribute to a series
defects on offspring health according to the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease …

BACKGROUND Delayed parenthood, by both women and men, has become more common
in developed countries. The adverse effect of advanced maternal age on embryo aneuploidy …

Although paternal age has been linked to certain psychiatric disorders, the nature of any
causal relationship remains elusive. Here, we aimed to comprehensively assess the …

Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) include a group of neurodevelopmental
disorders characterised by repetitive behaviours and impairments in communication …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and learning disabilities are neurodevelopmental
disabilities characterized by dramatically increasing incidence rates, yet the exact etiology …