Young children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders
(ASD) and Rett syndrome often experience severe communication impairments. This study …

Background Insufficient vitamin D activity has attracted increasing interest as a possible
underlying risk factor in disorders of the central nervous system, including autism. Methods …

Increasing recognition of autism in Somali migrant communities means that appropriate
support services are needed. Attitudes to autism and barriers related to help-seeking in …

Objectives: Social stigma is commonly experienced by parents of children with autism. Our
aim was to understand the nature of stigma experienced by Somali parents of children with …

Immigration is one of the major societal issues of the day, bringing challenge and
opportunity to those working to support the health and well-being of children. In the United …

Background: In 2011, an outbreak of measles in Minnesota was traced back to an
unvaccinated Somali child. The purpose of this project was to (1) ascertain whether Somali …

This study compared the experiences of Hispanic families, who were primarily of Mexican
heritage, and non‐Hispanic White families from the United States both from low …

The risk of autism spectrum disorder varies by maternal race–ethnicity, immigration status,
and birth region. In this retrospective cohort study, Western Australian state registries and a …

Background Co‐production is predicated on equal power‐sharing and responsibility in
research partnerships. However, relatively few accounts exist that explore the subjective …

Purpose Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder affecting around 1: 59
children. Among other characteristics, children with ASD can be unduly sensitive to …