The role of cholesterol metabolism and various steroid abnormalities in autism spectrum disorders: A hypothesis paper
C Gillberg, E Fernell, E Kočovská, H Minnis… - Autism …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Based on evidence from the relevant research literature, we present a hypothesis that there
may be a link between cholesterol, vitamin D, and steroid hormones which subsequently …
may be a link between cholesterol, vitamin D, and steroid hormones which subsequently …
Self-injurious behaviour in people with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder
C Oliver, L Licence, C Richards - Current opinion in psychiatry, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Despite these positive developments interventions and appropriate support falls far short of
the required need. Expansions in applied research are warranted to develop and evaluate …
the required need. Expansions in applied research are warranted to develop and evaluate …
The cortisol, serotonin and oxytocin are associated with repetitive behavior in autism spectrum disorder
CJ Yang, HP Tan, FY Yang, HP Wang, CL Liu… - Research in Autism …, 2015 - Elsevier
Repetitive behaviors (RBs) are a core feature of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). They
constitute a major barrier to learning and social adaptation. Research on potential causes of …
constitute a major barrier to learning and social adaptation. Research on potential causes of …
[HTML][HTML] Emotional stress, cortisol response, and cortisol rhythm in autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review
K van der Linden, C Simons, T van Amelsvoort… - Research in Autism …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background This systematic review evaluated whether there is evidence for (i) increased
emotional stress levels, and (ii) a different biological stress response or rhythm [ie, cortisol …
emotional stress levels, and (ii) a different biological stress response or rhythm [ie, cortisol …
Enhancing flexibility: A biosocial model for resilience to adversity in youth with autism
Flexibility is often associated with resilience from adversity. Youth with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) are at risk of stress and trauma yet have inherent difficulties with flexibility …
disorder (ASD) are at risk of stress and trauma yet have inherent difficulties with flexibility …
Salivary cortisol and stereotypy in minimally verbal children with autism: A pilot study
Several studies have reported conflicting results when assessing associations between
stress and repetitive behaviors in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some …
stress and repetitive behaviors in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some …
Promoting physical activity in people with intellectual and multiple disabilities through a basic technology-aided program
This study assessed a technology-aided program (monitoring responding, and ensuring
preferred stimulation and encouragements) for promoting physical activity with 11 …
preferred stimulation and encouragements) for promoting physical activity with 11 …
Cortisol profiles differentiated in adolescents and young adult males with fragile X syndrome versus autism spectrum disorder
SM Matherly, J Klusek, AJ Thurman… - Developmental …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background Fragile X syndrome (FXS) and non‐syndromic autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
are distinct disorders with overlap** behavioral features. Both disorders are also highly …
are distinct disorders with overlap** behavioral features. Both disorders are also highly …
Hair cortisol and self-injurious behavior among children with autism spectrum disorder
AB Courtemanche, WR Black… - American Journal on …, 2021 - meridian.allenpress.com
Elevated salivary cortisol levels have been documented in individuals who engage in self-
injurious behavior (SIB), indicating acute physiological stress. Less is known about the …
injurious behavior (SIB), indicating acute physiological stress. Less is known about the …