The diagnosis of autism: From Kanner to DSM-III to DSM-5 and beyond
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 …
in terms of clinical work and research. We summarize the events leading up to the inclusion …
Costs of autism spectrum disorders in the United Kingdom and the United States
Importance The economic effect of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) on individuals with the
disorder, their families, and society as a whole is poorly understood and has not been …
disorder, their families, and society as a whole is poorly understood and has not been …
Genomic patterns of de novo mutation in simplex autism
To further our understanding of the genetic etiology of autism, we generated and analyzed
genome sequence data from 516 idiopathic autism families (2,064 individuals). This …
genome sequence data from 516 idiopathic autism families (2,064 individuals). This …
Systematic review of the prevalence and incidence of intellectual disabilities: current trends and issues
The prevalence of intellectual disabilities is often quoted at 1%. A meta-analysis of articles
published between 1980 and 2009 confirmed this prevalence. Changes in diagnostic …
published between 1980 and 2009 confirmed this prevalence. Changes in diagnostic …
Global prevalence of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders
We provide a systematic review of epidemiological surveys of autistic disorder and
pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) worldwide. A secondary aim was to consider the …
pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) worldwide. A secondary aim was to consider the …
An investigation of the 'female camouflage effect'in autism using a computerized ADOS-2 and a test of sex/gender differences
Background Autism spectrum conditions (autism) are diagnosed more frequently in boys
than in girls. Females with autism may have been under-identified due to not only a male …
than in girls. Females with autism may have been under-identified due to not only a male …
Epidemiological surveys of ASD: advances and remaining challenges
Recent worldwide epidemiological surveys of autism conducted in 37 countries are
reviewed; the median prevalence of autism is. 97% in 26 high-income countries …
reviewed; the median prevalence of autism is. 97% in 26 high-income countries …
Looking behind the mask: Social co** strategies of girls on the autistic spectrum
The socio-communication deficits of individuals on the autistic spectrum are well
documented. However, this has largely been based on the male population and less is …
documented. However, this has largely been based on the male population and less is …
The rising prevalence of autism
The first autism surveys were simple head counts of children already diagnosed with a
severe autism phenotype and residing in small, circumscribed geographical areas …
severe autism phenotype and residing in small, circumscribed geographical areas …
Gender and age differences in the core triad of impairments in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PJM Van Wijngaarden-Cremers, E van Eeten… - Journal of autism and …, 2014 - Springer
Autism is an extensively studied disorder in which the gender disparity in prevalence has
received much attention. In contrast, only a few studies examine gender differences in …
received much attention. In contrast, only a few studies examine gender differences in …