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Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Studies in Children and Adolescents With Neurofibromatosis Type I: A Comprehensive Scoping Review

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A comprehensive synthesis of the broad range of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric manifestations in NF1 is needed to identify knowledge gaps and future directions for NF1 research. In the following scoping review, we identify and summarize the scope of research that examines neurodevelopmental and psychiatric manifestations, both as ...
Meera Chopra, Tin‐Suet Joan Lee, Jacob Vorstman, Patricia Parkin, Louise Gallagher, Aneta Krakowski   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The emerging role of the inwardly rectifying K+ channels in autism spectrum disorders and epilepsy [PDF]

, 2011
Autism is a complex behavioral disorder that develops prior to age three years and is distinguished by high heritability. Many genes predisposing to autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have been identified.
D’Adamo, Maria Cristina, Imbrici, Paola, Martino, Dianda, Moro, Francesca, Pessia, Mauro, Roscini, Mauro, Santorelli, Filippo Maria, Sicca, Federico   +7 more
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Validation of autism spectrum quotient adult version in an Australian sample [PDF]

, 2013
The Autism Spectrum Quotient is used to assess autistic spectrum traits in intellectually competent adults in both the general population and the autism spectrum community.
Broadbent, Jaclyn, Galic, Iskra, Stokes, Mark   +2 more
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Prenatal Evaluation of RNU4‐2 Variants in Fetuses With Central Nervous System Anomalies

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fetal central nervous system (CNS) anomalies are among the most common congenital malformations, yet the overall prenatal diagnostic yield of current genetic testing remains below 40%. Variants in RNU4‐2, a non‐coding gene encoding the U4 small nuclear RNA (snRNA), have recently been linked to a novel highly recurrent dominant ...
Yiyao Chen, Li Gao, Xu Han, Yunyun Cao, Lanlan Zhang, Yi Wu, Xinrong Zhao, Wenjing Hu, Ruiyu Ma, Renyi Hua, Niu Li, Yanlin Wang, Jian Wang, Shuyuan Li   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Digital 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, Abigale Plunk, Zhaobo Zheng, Deeksha Adiani, John Staubitz, Amy Weitlauf, Nilanjan Sarkar   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Autism - Open Access, 2016
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are classified as neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by diminished social communication and interaction. Recently, evidence has accrued that a significant proportion of individuals with autism have concomitant ...
M. Siddiqui, C. Elwell, Mark H. Johnson
semanticscholar   +1 more source

National Disability Insurance Scheme and Quality of Life Among Carers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia: A Thematic Analysis

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder in Australia have increased considerably in recent years. The current study investigated how the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) impacts quality of life (QoL) among carers of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Jesse Gerhard, Sharon L. Grant
wiley   +1 more source

Academic skills in children with autism spectrum disorders with monolingual or bilingual experience

Autism and Developmental Language Impairments, 2019
Background and aims The academic development of children with autism spectrum disorders is important to investigate as it can provide opportunities for higher education, independent living, and successful employment in adulthood.
Sandra B Vanegas
doaj   +1 more source

The Cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme: Australia's Print‐Media Discourse

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper examines the way that Australian newspapers have framed the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Introduced in 2013, the NDIS represented a major change in Australia's disability support policy, moving for the first time to a nationwide universal insurance model.
Meera Chinnappa, Jennifer Smith‐Merry, Kuo‐yi Jade Chang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Central Auditory Processing Disorders in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Balkan Medical Journal, 2018
The etiology and the underlying pathogenetic mechanisms of autism spectrum disorders are still largely unknown. This article provides a comprehensive review of the studies that are relevant to autism spectrum disorders and central auditory processing ...
Emre Ocak, Rebecca S. Eshraghi, Ali Danesh, Rahul Mittal, Adrien A. Eshraghi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source