The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased dramatically in recent
decades, supporting the claim of an autism epidemic. Systematic monitoring of ASD allows�…

Between 1990 and 2012, the global mean age at diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
ranged from 38 to 120 months. Measures have since been introduced to reduce the age at�…

Objective To interpret the current evidence on the prevalence of neurodevelopmental
disorders (NDDs) through a systematic review based on both DSM-5 (2013) and PRISMA�…

It is unclear whether transgender and gender-diverse individuals have elevated rates of
autism diagnosis or traits related to autism compared to cisgender individuals in large non�…

In this comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of group design studies of
nonpharmacological early interventions designed for young children with autism spectrum�…

Results: For 2020, across all 11 ADDM sites, ASD prevalence per 1,000 children aged 8
years ranged from 23.1 in Maryland to 44.9 in California. The overall ASD prevalence was�…

The environmental and health impacts from the massive discharge of chemicals and
subsequent pollution have been gaining increasing public concern. The unintended�…

Currently, there are no medications that effectively treat the core symptoms of Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We recently found that the bacterial species Lactobacillus (L.)�…

In this paper we review the impact of DSM-III and its successors on the field of autism—both
in terms of clinical work and research. We summarize the events leading up to the inclusion�…

During disasters and pandemics, vulnerable populations such as patients with mental
conditions are known to be overly influenced. Yet, not much is known about how the�…