Global prevalence of autism: A systematic review update

J Zeidan, E Fombonne, J Scorah, A Ibrahim… - Autism …, 2022‏ - Wiley Online Library
Prevalence estimates of autism are essential for informing public policy, raising awareness,
and develo** research priorities. Using a systematic review, we synthesized estimates of …

The global prevalence of autism spectrum disorder: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

N Salari, S Rasoulpoor, S Rasoulpoor… - Italian Journal of …, 2022‏ - Springer
Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the serious developmental disorders
that is usually diagnosed below the age of three years. Although the severity of the disease's …

Epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders: a review of worldwide prevalence estimates since 2014

F Chiarotti, A Venerosi - Brain sciences, 2020‏ - mdpi.com
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 …

The diagnosis of autism: From Kanner to DSM-III to DSM-5 and beyond

NE Rosen, C Lord, FR Volkmar - Journal of autism and developmental …, 2021‏ - Springer
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 …

Incidence, prevalence, and global burden of autism spectrum disorder from 1990 to 2019 across 204 countries

M Solmi, M Song, DK Yon, SW Lee, E Fombonne… - Molecular …, 2022‏ - nature.com
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) substantially contributes to the burden of mental disorders.
Improved awareness and changes in diagnostic criteria of ASD may have influenced the …

Virtual reality technology as an educational and intervention tool for children with autism spectrum disorder: current perspectives and future directions

M Zhang, H Ding, M Naumceska, Y Zhang - Behavioral Sciences, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
The worldwide rising trend of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) calls for innovative and
efficacious techniques for assessment and treatment. Virtual reality (VR) technology gains …

The global prevalence of autism spectrum disorder: A three-level meta-analysis

OI Talantseva, RS Romanova, EM Shurdova… - Frontiers in …, 2023‏ - frontiersin.org
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one the most disabling developmental disorders,
imposing an extremely high economic burden. Obtaining as accurate prevalence estimates …

Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in China: a nationwide multi-center population-based study among children aged 6 to 12 years

H Zhou, X Xu, W Yan, X Zou, L Wu, X Luo, T Li… - Neuroscience …, 2020‏ - Springer
This study aimed to obtain the first national estimate of the prevalence of autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) in Chinese children. We targeted the population of 6 to 12-year-old children …

Epidemiological surveys of ASD: advances and remaining challenges

E Fombonne, H MacFarlane, AC Salem - Journal of autism and …, 2021‏ - Springer
Recent worldwide epidemiological surveys of autism conducted in 37 countries are
reviewed; the median prevalence of autism is. 97% in 26 high-income countries …

Vagus nerve stimulation in brain diseases: Therapeutic applications and biological mechanisms

Y Wang, G Zhan, Z Cai, B Jiao, Y Zhao, S Li… - … & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Brain diseases, including neurodegenerative, cerebrovascular and neuropsychiatric
diseases, have posed a deleterious threat to human health and brought a great burden to …