Autism spectrum disorder is a construct used to describe individuals with a specific
combination of impairments in social communication and repetitive behaviours, highly …

Autism is both a medical condition that gives rise to disability and an example of human
variation that is characterised by neurological and cognitive differences. The goal of …

Executive summary Affecting about 78 million people worldwide, autism is a condition of
global importance because of its prevalence and the degree to which it can affect individuals …

The evolution of autism diagnosis, from its discovery to its current delineation using
standardized instruments, has been paralleled by a steady increase in its prevalence and …

Abstract Language profiles in autism are variable and atypical, with frequent speech onset
delays, but also, in some cases, unusually steep growth of structural language skills. Joint …

Autistic people experience significant health disparities and reduced life expectancy.
Barriers to accessing healthcare are associated with adverse health outcomes. Autism …

In this updated edition, Olga Bogdashina provides a theoretical foundation for
understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism. She explores …

Magnetic resonance imaging is widely used for different diagnostic examinations involving
autistic patients. The noisy, narrow, isolating magnetic resonance imaging environment and …

Communication deficits are one of the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD),
and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems are utilized to facilitate the …

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) may significantly impact the well-being of patients and
their families. The therapeutic use of cannabis for ASD has gained interest due to its …