Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a disruptive neurodevelopmental disorder manifested by
abnormal social interactions, communication, emotional circuits, and repetitive behaviors …

Epidemiological and preclinical studies suggest that maternal obesity increases the risk of
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in offspring. Here, we assessed the effects of exposure to …

Maternal environmental exposures, such as high-fat diets, diabetes and obesity, can induce
long-term effects in offspring. These effects include increased risk of neurodevelopmental …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in social
interaction, social communication, and repetitive and stereotyped behaviors. Recent work …

Multiple studies have reported prenatal stress as a potential risk factor for the development
of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In rodents, a significant reduction in sociability is seen in …

The causes and contributing factors of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are poorly
understood. One gene associated with increased risk for ASD is methylenetetrahydrofolate …

Objective To compare risk factors of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to age/sex-matched controls with particular attention to …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted neurodevelopmental disorder
distinguished with behavioral disability which has diverse causative factors. It is extensively …

Consumption of a high-fat diet has long been known to increase risk for obesity, diabetes,
and the metabolic syndrome. Further evidence strongly suggests that these same metabolic …

A maternal high-fat diet affects offspring neurodevelopment with long-term consequences on
their brain health and behavior. During the past three decades, obesity has rapidly …