Several studies support currently the hypothesis that autism etiology is based on a polygenic
and epistatic model. However, despite advances in epidemiological, molecular and clinical …

Autism is an etiologically and clinically heterogeneous group of disorders, diagnosed solely
by the complex behavioral phenotype. On the basis of the high-heritability index, geneticists …

OBJECTIVE: The recurrence risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is estimated to be
between 3% and 10%, but previous research was limited by small sample sizes and biases …

Recent developments in the science of autism have provoked widespread unease among
autism activists. Drawing on the findings of a major international gathering of researchers …

There is widespread hope that the discovery of valid biomarkers for autism will both reveal
the causes of autism and enable earlier and more targeted methods for diagnosis and …

Importance To date, this is the first population-based study to examine the recurrence risk for
autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), including time trends, and the first study to consider the …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a heterogeneous group of neurodevelopmental
disorders affecting social communication, language and behavior. The underlying cause (s) …

This article explores the impact of culture on families' perceptions of autism diagnosis and
treatment. Competencies for counselors and other professionals that address the needs of …

RESUMO O transtorno do espectro autista é um distúrbio complexo e geneticamente
heterogêneo, o que sempre dificultou a identificação de sua etiologia em cada paciente em …

A growing body of evidence suggests that bilingual exposure does not negatively impact
children on the autism spectrum. This study sought to illuminate parents' perceptions and …