Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in communication and
social skills as well as repetitive and stereotypical behaviors. While much effort has focused�…

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are part of a broad spectrum of neurodevelopmental
disorders known as pervasive developmental disorders, which occur in childhood. They are�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of complex multifactorial neurodevelopmental
disorders characterized by a wide and variable set of neuropsychiatric symptoms, including�…

Increasing evidence points to a central role for immune dysregulation in autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). Several ASD risk genes encode components of the immune system and�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly heterogeneous disorder diagnosed based on
the presence and severity of core abnormalities in social communication and repetitive�…

The aetiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is complex and, partly, accounted by
genetic factors. Nonetheless, the genetic underpinnings of ASD are poorly defined. The�…

The autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex developmental disorders that manifest
during childhood. By definition, children with ASD are characterized by qualitative�…

It has been estimated that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects 1 in 59 children in the
United States. Although the cause (s) of ASD remain largely unknown, it is becoming�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involves a complex interplay of both genetic and
environmental risk factors, with immune alterations and synaptic connection deficiency in�…

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a complex group of neurodevelopmental disorders
encompassing impairments in communication, social interactions and restricted�…