This article suggests future directions for research aimed at improving our understanding of
the etiology and pathophysiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as …

The aims of this book, and also the principles and themes of the book, are the same as those
outlined in the preceding (second) edition of the book, as reproduced below. My main aim in …

Autism, the third commonest developmental disorder, is a complex and fascinating disorder
with wide variability in the way it manifests and changes over time. There is considerable …

The Australian coalition government has recently announced a new national standard for
the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Australia with the goal of improving …

There has been a marked increase in interest in early identification of young children with
and at risk for autism. This interest has reflected advances in research as well as an …

Autismo é um termo geral utilizado para descrever um grupo de transtornos do
desenvolvimento do cérebro, hoje conhecidos como Transtornos do Espectro do Autismo …

Provision of medical care to adults with autism has been complicated for a host of reasons.
These include issues of lack of research data, insufficient guidance on best practices and …

The syndrome of infantile autism was identified in 1943 (although cases clearly were
present earlier). Very quickly there began to be a debate about the nature of autism and the …

Accurate diagnosis and specific information about how autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
presents in an individual are crucial for determining eligibility for services and entitlements …

Given the rise in prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the legal requirements
for public school districts to implement evidence-based educational interventions, there is an …