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 …

Results: For 2020, ASD prevalence among children aged 4 years varied across sites, from
12.7 per 1,000 children in Utah to 46.4 in California. The overall prevalence was 21.5 and …

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and
communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Autistic is a person affected by …

Objective: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder often present somatic and/or psychiatric
co-morbid disorders. The DSM-5 allows for consideration of additional diagnoses besides …

Importance Intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically
commences after diagnosis. No trial of an intervention administered to infants before …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) substantially contributes to the burden of mental disorders.
Improved awareness and changes in diagnostic criteria of ASD may have influenced the …

There has been growing interest in the use of telehealth; however, the COVID-19 pandemic
and the subsequent isolation and restrictions placed on in-person services have fast-tracked …

While behavioral interventions remain the mainstay of treatment of autism spectrum disorder
(ASD), several potential targeted treatments addressing the underlying neurophysiology of …

Early identification and intervention for developmental disorders are critical to the well-being
of children and are the responsibility of pediatric professionals as an integral function of the …