This comprehensive thematic review aims to highlight and familiarize readers with the
challenges and pitfalls encountered in differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders�…

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are common neurodevelopmental disorders that occur
along a broad continuum of severity with impairments in social interactions, communication�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition made up of enduring
challenges in social communication and interaction and the presence of repetitive and�…

Clinical guidelines for ASDs are evolving, with updated diagnostic criteria expected and
revised recommendations for evaluation also imminent. This article provides pediatricians�…

Background: The nosology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is at a critical point in history
as the field seeks to better define dimensions of social‐communication deficits and�…

The study of the evolution in the diagnosis and treatment of autism is a lesson in the dangers
of medical beliefs or doctrines that are not grounded in medical science. The early�…

Awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within public and medical domains has
increased. Demand on services is high as children and young people are being presented�…

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is by definition a complex and heterogeneous
disorder. Variation in factors such as developmental level, language ability and IQ further�…

At present,'gold standard'diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a lengthy and time
consuming process that requires suitably qualified multi-disciplinary team (MDT) personnel�…

An area of research with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which has received a
considerable amount of attention recently is early diagnosis. This phenomenon is due�…