From early markers to neuro-developmental mechanisms of autism [PDF]
A fast growing field, the study of infants at risk because of having an older sibling with autism (i.e. infant sibs) aims to identify the earliest signs of this disorder, which would allow for earlier diagnosis and intervention.
Jones, Emily J.H. +13 more
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A novel automated autism spectrum disorder detection system
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in childhood and lasts throughout a person’s life. Autism is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
Abdulhay, Enas W. +8 more
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Objective. The paper investigates the presence of autism using the functional brain connectivity measures derived from electro-encephalogram (EEG) of children during face perception tasks. Approach.
Oprescu, Ioana-Anastasia +5 more
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Developmental associations between traits of autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a genetically-informative, longitudinal twin study [PDF]
Background - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and associated subclinical traits, regularly co-occur with one another. However, the aetiology of their co-occurrence remains poorly understood.
Ronald, Angelica +13 more
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Development of autobiographical memory in children with autism spectrum disorders : deficits, gains, and predictors of performance [PDF]
Autobiographical memory (AM) was assessed in 63 children (aged 8-17 years) with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and compared with 63 typically developing children matched for age, gender, IQ, and verbal ability.
Goddard, L. +8 more
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Selective attention and perceptual load in autism spectrum disorder [PDF]
This thesis examines selective attention in young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Existing literature regarding this issue is mixed; some research suggesting an overly-focused attentional style (Rincover & Ducharme, 1987) while others ...
Remington, A.M.
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Absence of spontaneous action anticipation by false belief attribution in children with autism spectrum disorder [PDF]
Recently, a series of studies demonstrated false belief understanding in young children through completely nonverbal measures. These studies have revealed that children younger than 3 years of age, who consistently fail the standard verbal false belief ...
Hasegawa, T. +7 more
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Common polygenic risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with cognitive ability in the general population [PDF]
Cognitive impairment is common among individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It has been suggested that some aspects of intelligence are preserved or even superior in people with ASD ...
Starr, J. +86 more
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Parents’ responses to their child’s diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Although a significant amount of research has reported the level of parental satisfaction with the disclosure of a diagnosis, little has documented their emotional responses after the diagnosis, their perceptions of the future, and the potential impact ...
Evans, Amber
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Inner speech is used to mediate short-term memory, but not planning, among individuals with autism spectrum disorder [PDF]
Evidence regarding the use of inner speech by individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is equivocal. To clarify this issue, the current study employed multiple techniques and tasks used across several previous studies.
Jarrold, C +13 more
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