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From early markers to neuro-developmental mechanisms of autism [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
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.   +14 more
core   +1 more source

Interaction of FXTAS Family History and College Degree Attainment Predicts Trajectories of Cognitive and Motor Symptoms in FMR1 Premutation Carrier Women

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The present longitudinal study focuses on FMR1 premutation carrier women during midlife and early old age (n = 115). Bringing together the genetic risk factor of a family history of FXTAS and the environmental protective factor of higher education, the goal of the study was to determine how these factors potentially interact to predict self ...
Jinkuk Hong   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Autism Toolbox : An Autism Resource for Scottish Schools

open access: yes, 2009
The Autism Toolbox will draw upon a range of practice experience, literature and research to offer guidance for authorities and schools providing for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Robinson, Anna   +5 more
core  

Do adults with high functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome differ in empathy and emotion recognition? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The present study examined whether adults with high functioning autism (HFA) showed greater difficulties in (i) their self-reported ability to empathise with others and/or (ii) their ability to read mental states in others’ eyes than adults with Asperger
Simon Baron-Cohen   +18 more
core   +1 more source

Autism spectrum disorder

open access: yesCurrent Opinion in Psychiatry, 2017
Until recently, there has been little systematic study of adult life among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but recognition of the high psychological and social costs of ASD has led to an increase in adult-focused research over the past decade.
Howlin, Patricia, Magiati, Iliana
openaire   +3 more sources

A New Method to Evaluate Joint Hypermobility in Paediatric Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Preliminary Study

open access: yesChildren
Background/Objectives: Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) include a wide range of conditions that develop during the formation of the central nervous system, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD ...
Leonardo Zoccante   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hormonal disorders in autism spectrum disorders

open access: yesHormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation
Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a pervasive neurobehavioral condition characterized by disruption of behavioral and emotional patterns in individuals with this condition. Given that various environmental and genetic factors play a fundamental role in the pathophysiology of ASD, it can be said that ASD is a multifaceted ...
Solmaz, Jalilzadeh Khalet Abad   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Inhibition and Formation of Amyloid Fibrils in the Bulk and at the Interface of Biomolecular Condensates

open access: yesAngewandte Chemie, EarlyView.
In this review, we discuss how biomolecular condensates can inhibit amyloid aggregation in their interior, while still facilitating fibril formation at the interface between the dense and dilute phases, where molecular and mesoscale properties are likely optimal to promote protein aggregation.
Marcell Papp   +3 more
wiley   +2 more sources

Pilot study of a real-time early agitation capture technology (REACT) for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

open access: yesDigital Health
Objective Children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), particularly those with autism spectrum disorder, are at increased risk of challenging behaviors such as self-injury, aggression, elopement, and property ...
Nibraas Khan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Descriptive Epidemiology From the Myhre Syndrome Foundation Registry: The Value of Self‐Reported Data

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Myhre syndrome is an ultrarare genetic disease characterized by short stature, distinct craniofacial features, cardiovascular and respiratory fibrosis and stenosis, neurodevelopmental delays, autism, intellectual disability, and hearing loss. The natural history of Myhre syndrome is still not fully understood due to a small patient population ...
Mary K. Young   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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