Recent discoveries about the pathogenesis and symptom structure of autism spectrum
disorders (ASDs) are challenging traditional nosology and driving efforts to reconceptualise …

Autism spectrum disorder is defined by two core symptoms: a deficit in social communication
and the presence of repetitive behaviors and/or restricted interests. Currently, there is no US …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social
deficits and repetitive behaviors that typically emerge by 24 months of age. To develop …

In animal models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the NKCC1 chloride-importer inhibitor
bumetanide restores physiological (Cl−) i levels, enhances GABAergic inhibition and …

Diagnosis and individualized treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represent major
problems for contemporary psychiatry. Tackling these problems requires guidance by a …

In current classification systems, selective mutism (SM) is included in the broad anxiety
disorders category. Indeed, there is abundant evidence showing that anxiety, and social …

Objective: Risperidone has demonstrated efficacy for acute (8 week) and intermediate
length (6 month) management of severe irritability and aggression in children and …

The Social Responsiveness Scale [SRS; Constantino & Gruber, 2005] is a widely‐used
measure of autism symptoms, but its application for the study of adults with autism spectrum …

Deficits in reciprocal social behavior are a characterizing feature of autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). Autism‐related variation in reciprocal social behavior (AVR) in the general …

Background Researchers have demonstrated that d-cycloserine (DCS) can enhance the
effects of behavioral interventions in adults with anxiety and enhances prosocial behavior in …