Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterised by abnormalities in social
interaction and communication skills, as well as stereotypic behaviours and restricted …

The FMR1 mutations can cause a variety of disabilities, including cognitive deficits, attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, and other socioemotional problems, in individuals with …

Proponents of autism intervention and those of the neurodiversity movement often appear at
odds, the former advocating for intensive treatments and the latter arguing that autism must …

Background SHANK3 is a protein in the core of the postsynaptic density (PSD) and has a
critical role in recruiting many key functional elements to the PSD and to the synapse …

Context Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are widely prescribed for children with
autism spectrum disorders. Objectives To determine the efficacy and safety of citalopram …

The potential for the coexistence of the developmental disorders autism and attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in any one individual has for a long time been a …

With the ongoing consideration of the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders that is active in
the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) and International …

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are characterized by aberrant and delayed early-life
development of the brain, leading to deficits in language, cognition, motor behaviour and …

Medication use was examined in 286 adolescents and adults with ASD over a 4.5 year
period. A total of 70% were taking a psychotropic or non-psychotropic medication at the …

This paper presents a systematic review, rating and synthesis of the empirical evidence for
the use of psychotropic medications in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Thirty …