Autism spectrum disorder [PDF]
Autism is a frequent, precocious behavioral constellation of social and communicative atypicalities associated with apparently restricted interests and repetitive behavior and paired with an uneven ability profile. Its definition has constantly broadened in the past 75 years, introducing phenotypes increasingly distant from its initial description ...
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Autism Spectrum Disorder [PDF]
Autism spectrum disorder is a term used to describe a constellation of early-appearing social communication deficits and repetitive sensory-motor behaviours associated with a strong genetic component as well as other causes. The outlook for many individuals with autism spectrum disorder today is brighter than it was 50 years ago; more people with the ...
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Meta-analysis of GWAS of over 16,000 individuals with autism spectrum disorder highlights a novel locus at 10q24.32 and a significant overlap with schizophrenia [PDF]
Background Over the past decade genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been applied to aid in the understanding of the biology of traits. The success of this approach is governed by the underlying effect sizes carried by the true risk variants and ...
The Autism Spectrum Disorders Working Group of The Psychiatric Genomics Consortium
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Autism Spectrum Disorders [PDF]
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are collectively the most commonly diagnosed pediatric neurodevelopmental condition. ASDs include autism, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), Rett syndrome and Asperger disorder. ASD is characterized by impaired communication and social interaction and may involve developmental delays ...
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Association between previous abortion history and risk of autism spectrum disorders among offspring: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Background Previous studies have been showed an association between previous abortion history and risk of Autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, there is still controversy about true effect estimate of the association. Purpose This meta-analysis aimed
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Neonatal risk factors associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: an umbrella review [PDF]
Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is being encountered more frequently. Purpose In this study, by compiling the evidence from available meta-analyses, an umbrella systematic review was ...
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Is there an association between labor induction and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among children? [PDF]
Background There is evidence of destructive effects of oxytocin use during labor on neurodevelopment. Purpose This meta-analysis pooled all observational studies to determine the association between labor induction and the risk of attention-deficit ...
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This work shows the results of four pilot studies conducted at the Regional Public Organization to Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) «Contact». Mothers of children of early age with ASD and other mental disorders have received
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Not breastfeeding and risk of autism spectrum disorders among children: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Background To our knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis of the association of not breastfeeding and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) based on observational studies.
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Association between small for gestational age and risk of autism spectrum disorders: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Background The relationship between small for gestational age (SGA) and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) remains unknown. Purpose This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the relationship between SGA and the risk of ASD. Methods We searched PubMed, Web of
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