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Usefulness of the autism spectrum quotient (AQ) in screening for autism spectrum disorder and social communication disorder
BackgroundIn the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and social (pragmatic)...
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Likelihood of identifying autistic traits with the autism spectrum quotient (AQ) in male juveniles with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and severe behavioral problems (SBPs)
BackgroundWhen screening for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is generally considered to be useful. Whether the AQ...
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Validation of the German Glasgow Sensory Questionnaire and replication of sensory processing differences in students with higher and lower Autism-Spectrum Quotient
BackgroundThe Glasgow Sensory Questionnaire (GSQ) gives insight into sensory processing differences (hypo- and hyper-sensitivity across modalities),...
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Prenatal, perinatal and parental risk factors for autism spectrum disorder in China: a case- control study
BackgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is heritable neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), but environmental risk factors have also been suggested to...
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Clinical overlap between functional neurological disorders and autism spectrum disorders: a preliminary study
Functional neurological disorders (FNDs) and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) share common features in terms of deficits in emotion regulation and...
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Exploratory evidence for differences in GABAergic regulation of auditory processing in autism spectrum disorder
Altered reactivity and responses to auditory input are core to the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Preclinical models implicate...
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Protocol for the development and testing of the schiZotypy Autism Questionnaire (ZAQ) in adults: a new screening tool to discriminate autism spectrum disorder from schizotypal disorder
BackgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizotypal disorder (SD) both have a heterogenous presentation, with significant overlaps in symptoms...
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Machine learning classification of autism spectrum disorder based on reciprocity in naturalistic social interactions
Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by impaired social communication and interaction. As a neurodevelopmental disorder typically diagnosed...
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Development of a novel, theoretically motivated scale to assess cognitive learning styles related to the autism spectrum
BackgroundAlthough theoretical efforts have been made to address the cognitive learning styles of individuals on the autism spectrum, no instrument...
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Neuropsychological profile of executive functions in autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia spectrum disorders: a comparative group study in adults
As assessed by numerous neuropsychological tasks, individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) have...
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Increased cerebral lactate levels in adults with autism spectrum disorders compared to non-autistic controls: a magnetic resonance spectroscopy study
IntroductionAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a heterogeneous group with varied phenotypes and etiologies. Identifying pathogenic subgroups...
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Autism spectrum disorder and anorexia nervosa: an Italian prospective study
BackgroundPotential overlaps exist between psychopathological features of Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The impact of...
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Orthorexia and autism spectrum in University workers: relationship with gender, body mass index and dietary habits
ObjectiveTo date, few studies have investigated the relationship between autistic traits and emerging phenotypes of restrictive disorders, such as...
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Autism symptoms in anorexia nervosa: a comparative study with females with autism spectrum disorder
BackgroundRecent research suggests a link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and anorexia nervosa (AN). Individuals with AN show high scores on...
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A systematic review of telehealth screening, assessment, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
There is a significant delay between parents having concerns and receiving a formal assessment and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis....
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Navigating adolescence: pubertal development in autism spectrum conditions and its relation to mental health
Adolescence is a period of social, psychological, and physiological change, including the onset of puberty. Differential pubertal onset has been...
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In vivo imaging translocator protein (TSPO) in autism spectrum disorder
Converging evidence points to the significant involvement of the immune system in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Positron emission tomography (PET)...
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The global prevalence of autism spectrum disorder: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the serious developmental disorders that is usually diagnosed below the age of three years....
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Development of the Signposting Questionnaire for Autism (SQ-A): measurement comparison with the 10-item Autism Spectrum Quotient-Child and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in the UK and Latvia
BackgroundRecognising the signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be a challenge for frontline professionals. The use of brief parent-completed...
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Granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor-induced macrophages of individuals with autism spectrum disorder adversely affect neuronal dendrites through the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines
BackgroundA growing body of evidence suggests that immune dysfunction and inflammation in the peripheral tissues as well as the central nervous...
