Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a sort of mental disorder marked by deficits in cognitive
and communication abilities. To date no effective cure for this pernicious disease has been …

Two recent epidemiological investigations in children exposed to valproic acid (VPA)
treatment in utero have reported a significant risk associated with neurodevelopmental …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with increased
prevalence and incidence in recent decades. Its etiology remains largely unclear, but it …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly prevalent developmental disorder characterized
by deficits in communication and social interaction and in stereotyped or repetitive …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders, that are characterized
by core symptoms, such as alterations of social communication and restrictive or repetitive …

Valproic acid or valproate (VPA) is an anti-convulsant and mood stabiliser effective in
treating epilepsy and bipolar disorders. Although in adults VPA is well tolerated and safe …

Despite the increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is still a
deficiency in understanding its exact pathophysiology and treatment, therefore validation of …

Prenatal exposure to the antiepileptic and mood stabilizer valproic acid (VPA) is an
environmental risk factor for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), although recent …

Prenatal exposure to valproic acid (VPA) induces neural tube defects and impairment in
social behaviors related to autistic spectrum disorder in newborns, which make it a useful …

Abstract The etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) remains controversial. Deficits in
social communication are one of the key criteria for ASD diagnosis. Valproic acid (VPA) …