A suite of recent studies has reported positive genetic correlations between autism risk and
measures of mental ability. These findings indicate that alleles for autism overlap broadly …

Although much progress has been made in determining the cognitive profile of strengths
and weaknesses that characterise individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), there …

Introduction: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) commonly co-occur; both traits exert an influence on intelligence scores. Genetic …

Characterized by a combination of abnormalities in language, social cognition and mental
flexibility, autism is not a single disorder but a neurodevelopmental syndrome commonly …

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and
communication as well as repetitive behaviours and restricted interests. The consequences …

Autism is a common and genetically heterogeneous disorder, with an estimated heritability
of> 90%. Its specific underlying causes are largely unknown. Here, I propose that low levels …

Autism is now widely accepted as being a developmental neurobiologic disorder of
polygenetic origin. The cause of autism is viewed as a cascade of events occurring across …

The autism spectrum is characterized by genetic and behavioral heterogeneity. However, it
is still unknown whether there is a universal pattern of cognitive impairment in autism …

In this review, we aim to bring together major trends in autism research at three levels:
biology, behaviour and cognition. We propose that cognitive theories are vital in …

The substantial phenotypic heterogeneity in autism limits our understanding of its genetic
etiology. To address this gap, here we investigated genetic differences between autistic …