Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with lifelong
impacts. Genetic and environmental factors contribute to ASD etiology, which remains …

Background: The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the prenatal, perinatal, and
postnatal risk factors for children autism. Methods: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science were …

Importance The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has increased markedly in
recent decades, which researchers have suggested could be caused in part by nonetiologic …

Objective Advanced parental age has raised additional concern as a risk factor of autism.
We conducted a meta‐analysis of observational studies investigating the association …

Autism is a developmental disability with age of onset in childhood (under 3 years old),
which is characterized by definite impairments in social interactions, abnormalities in …

Advancing paternal and maternal age have both been associated with risk for autism
spectrum disorders (ASD). However, the shape of the association remains unclear, and …

AimsThis study aims to estimate Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) prevalence in school-
aged children in the province of Pisa (Italy) using the strategy of the ASD in the European …

In the past decade, the number of epidemiological publications addressing environmental
chemical exposures and autism has grown tremendously. These studies are important …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are highly heterogeneous developmental conditions
characterized by deficits in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and …

BACKGROUND Maternal factors, including increasing childbearing age and various life-
style factors, are associated with poorer short-and long-term outcomes for children, whereas …