Identification, evaluation, and management of children with autism spectrum disorder

SL Hyman, SE Levy, SM Myers, DZ Kuo, S Apkon… - …, 2020 - publications.aap.org
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with reported
prevalence in the United States of 1 in 59 children (approximately 1.7%). Core deficits are …

Aggression in autism spectrum disorder: presentation and treatment options

SE Fitzpatrick, L Srivorakiat, LK Wink… - Neuropsychiatric …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by
persistent difficulties in social communication and social interaction, coupled with restricted …

Use of psychotropic drugs in patients with autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review

K Jobski, J Höfer, F Hoffmann… - Acta Psychiatrica …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The objective of this review was to examine prevalence and patterns of
psychopharmacotherapy in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method A …

Atopic diseases and inflammation of the brain in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorders

TC Theoharides, I Tsilioni, AB Patel, R Doyle - Translational psychiatry, 2016 - nature.com
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affect as many as 1 in 45 children and are characterized
by deficits in sociability and communication, as well as stereotypic movements. Many …

Risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder: a nationwide longitudinal study

MH Chen, WH Lan, JW Hsu, KL Huang, TP Su… - Diabetes …, 2016 - Am Diabetes Assoc
OBJECTIVE Studies have suggested the association between autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)–related risk factors, such as obesity and …

Anxiety and mood disorder in children with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD

E Gordon-Lipkin, AR Marvin, JK Law, PH Lipkin - Pediatrics, 2018 - publications.aap.org
OBJECTIVES: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) frequently co-occur. Understanding the endophenotype of children with both ASD …

Psychiatric comorbidities and use of psychotropic medications in people with autism spectrum disorder in the United States

R Houghton, RC Ong, F Bolognani - Autism Research, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigated psychotropic medication usage in two large, cohorts of people with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) throughout the calendar year 2014. The cohorts referred to …

Intranasal oxytocin enhances connectivity in the neural circuitry supporting social motivation and social perception in children with autism

I Gordon, A Jack, CM Pretzsch, B Vander Wyk… - Scientific reports, 2016 - nature.com
Oxytocin (OT) has become a focus in investigations of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The
social deficits that characterize ASD may relate to reduced connectivity between brain sites …

Defining pediatric polypharmacy: a scoping review

PM Bakaki, A Horace, N Dawson, A Winterstein… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Objectives Lack of consensus regarding the semantics and definitions of pediatric
polypharmacy challenges researchers and clinicians alike. We conducted a scoping review …

Evaluation and management of the child with autism spectrum disorder

N Baumer, SJ Spence - CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article provides an overview of the clinical features, diagnosis,
and treatment of insomnia, restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movements of sleep …