Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 2% of children in the United States
(US) yet its etiology is unclear and effective treatments are lacking. Therapeutic interventions …

This article provides a selective review of advances in scientific knowledge about autism
spectrum disorder (ASD), using DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental …

Microglia are critical in brain development and Alzheimer's disease (AD) etiology. Down
syndrome (DS) is the most common genetic developmental disorder and risk factor for AD …

Aim To investigate the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention‐deficit–
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a population‐based group of children and adolescents with …

Autism is a developmental disability characterized by atypical social interaction, interests or
body movements, and communication. Our review examines the empirical status of three …

Although developmental delays affect learning, language, and behavior, some evidence
suggests the presence of disturbances in metabolism are associated with psychiatric …

BACKGROUND: Recent advances in medical care have increased life expectancy and
improved the quality of life for people with Down syndrome (DS). These advances are the …

Objective: The objective is to overview recent findings on early detection/diagnosis of autism
spectrum disorders, as well as clinical trials of early interventions for toddlers at risk …

Down syndrome (DS) is one of the most well-recognized genetic disorders. Persons with DS
are known to have a variety of co-morbid medical problems, affecting nearly all organ …

Abstract Purpose of Review Elevated prevalence of autism characteristics is reported in
genetic syndromes associated with intellectual disability. This review summarises recent …