Gluten and Autism Spectrum Disorder [PDF]
An expanding body of literature is examining connections between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and dietary interventions. While a number of specialist diets have been suggested as beneficial in ASD, gluten has received particularly close attention as a potentially exacerbating factor.
Croall, I.D.+2 more
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Background and aims Understanding the unique expressive language profiles of children with phenotypically similar, but distinct neurodevelopmental disorders, such as idiopathic autism spectrum disorder and fragile X syndrome with a co-diagnosis of autism
Elizabeth Hilvert+3 more
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From the emotional integration to the cognitive construction: the developmental approach of Turtle Project in children with autism spectrum disorder [PDF]
Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder show a deficit in neurobiological processes. This deficit hinders the development of intentional behavior and appropriate problem-solving, leading the child to implement repetitive and stereotyped ...
Bianchi di Castelbianco, F.+5 more
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The revision of the diagnostic criteria for ASD has been widely anticipated and is expected to be an important contribution to the refinement of the definition of ASD. In the upcoming DSM-5, several changes have been made compared to the previous diagnostic criteria. They include no emphasis on language delay and age of onset except that ASD is defined
Patricia, Manning-Courtney+10 more
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Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy and Autism Spectrum Disorders Development
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by reduced social interactions, impaired communications, and stereotypic and repetitive behavior with different degrees of severity.
Nicola Principi, Susanna Esposito
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Sexuality and gender role in autism spectrum disorder: a case control study. [PDF]
The 'extreme male brain theory of autism' describes an extreme male pattern of cognitive traits defined as strong systemising abilities paired with empathising weaknesses in autism spectrum disorder.
Susanne Bejerot, Jonna M Eriksson
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Easing the transition to secondary education for children with autism spectrum disorder: An evaluation of the Systemic Transition in Education Programme for Autism Spectrum Disorder (STEP-ASD) [PDF]
In mainstream education, the transition from primary to secondary school ('school transition') is difficult for children with autism spectrum disorder, being marked by high levels of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Bronfenbrenner U+15 more
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CO-OCCURRING GENDER DYSPHORIA AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN ADOLESCENCE [PDF]
Adolescents with gender dysphoria have more autism spectrum disorder than in the general population. In our study, we describe gender-referred adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (n=19) and compare their adolescent development and mental health ...
Riittakerttu Kaltiala, Maria Sumia
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Autism spectrum traits in normal individuals : a preliminary VBM analysis [PDF]
In light of the new DSM-5 autism spectrum disorders diagnosis in which the autism spectrum reflects a group of neurodevelopmental disorders existing on a continuum from mild to severe expression of autistic traits, and recent empirical findings showing a
Focquaert, Farah, Vanneste, Sven
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Social Difficulties in Youth with Autism With and Without Anxiety and ADHD Symptoms [PDF]
Social difficulties inherent to autism spectrum disorder are often linked with co‐occurring symptoms of anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Carlson, Mary E.+12 more
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