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 …

The heterogeneous clinical presentations of individuals with autism spectrum disorders
(ASDs) poses a significant challenge for sample characterization and limits the …

Based on Francesca Happé's best-selling textbook, Autism: An Introduction to Psychological
Theory, this completely new edition provides a concise overview of contemporary …

Are motor coordination deficits an underlying cardinal feature of Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASD)? Database searches identified 83 ASD studies focused on motor coordination, arm …

The third edition of the hugely successful Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical
Psychology incorporates important advances in the field to provide a reliable and accessible …

Findings regarding phenotypic differences between boys and girls with ASD are mixed. We
compared autism and internalizing symptoms in a sample of 8-18 year-old girls (n= 20) and …

The Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland Ltd.(Aspire) was established in 1995 as a
registered charity (CHY 11438) and a company (incorporation No. 231996). The original …

Although repetitive behaviors are a core diagnostic domain for autism spectrum disorders,
research in this area has been neglected. This study had two major aims (1) to provide a …

This article reviews evidence-based criteria that can guide practitioners in the selection, use,
and interpretation of assessment tools for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). As Mash and …

Increased attention has been given recently to the needs of students with learning and
developmental disabilities who are transitioning from high school to college. This is …