We measured autoantibodies against nine different neuron-specific antigens and three
cross-reactive peptides in the sera of autistic subjects and healthy controls by means of�…

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex and heterogeneous with a spectrum of
diverse symptoms. Mounting evidence from a number of disciplines suggests a link between�…

Although autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed on the basis of behavioral
parameters, several studies have reported immune system abnormalities and suggest the�…

Background Schizophrenia is a highly disabling psychiatric disorder with a proposed
neurodevelopmental basis. One mechanism through which genetic and environmental risk�…

As epidemiologic studies continue to note a striking increase in rates of autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) diagnosis around the world, the lack of identified causative agents in most�…

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental in origin, affecting an estimated
1 in 88 children in the United States. We previously described ASD-specific maternal�…

Autism is a complex and clinically heterogeneous disorder with a spectrum of symptoms.
Clinicians, schools, and service agencies worldwide have reported a dramatic increase in�…

Recent studies have highlighted a connection between infection during pregnancy and the
increased risk of autism in the offspring. Parallel studies of cerebral spinal fluid, blood and�…

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are characterized by impaired language and social skills,
often with restricted interests and stereotyped behaviors. A previous investigation of blood�…

The maternal immune system may play a role in offspring neurodevelopment. We examined
whether maternal autoimmune disease, asthma, and allergy were associated with child�…