Chromodomain-helicase-DNA-binding protein 8 (CHD8) has been identified as one of the
genes with the strongest association with autism. The CHD8 protein is a transcriptional …

Abstract Background The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with a predominant 'youth
bulge'among its 54 million people, has witnessed an exponential increase in research …

Objectives: To assess the prevalence and characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD)-affected children attending autistic centers in 2 major cities in Saudi Arabia. Methods …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects several areas
of mental development. The onset of ASD occurs in the first few years of life, usually before …

Background There are few studies about the role of resilience and social support in post-
traumatic growth (PTG) in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Aim This …

Objectives This study aimed to provide an updated estimate of the prevalence of autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) among Omani children. Methods This retrospective descriptive …

Many neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) share common learning and behavioural
impairments, as well as features such as dysregulation of the oxytocin hormone. Here, we …

The purpose of this research was to analyze the eating patterns of preschool-and school-
aged children with ASD, as provided by their families, in the La Araucanía Region of Chile. It …

This study aimed to provide a national estimate of the prevalence of the high risk of autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) and their determinants. A national screening survey was …

The continuous rise of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalent in the past few decades is
causing an increase in public health and socioeconomic concern. A consensus suggests the …