Importance Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), characterized by deficits in social
communication and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests, is a …

Resilience science in psychology and related fields emerged from clinical research on risk
for psychopathology in the 1970s and matured over the ensuing decades with advances in …

Fully understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) genetics requires whole-genome
sequencing (WGS). We present the latest release of the Autism Speaks MSSNG resource …

More than a hundred genes have been identified that, when disrupted, impart large risk for
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Current knowledge about the encoded proteins—although …

OBJECTIVE. This study explored parents' perceptions about their child's appearance and
health and evaluated a tool to determine parents' visual perception of their child's weight …

Most individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—a complex, life-long developmental
disorder—do not have access to the care required to address their diverse health needs …

This article describes the history of the diagnostic class of neurodevelopmental disorders
(NDDs) up to DSM-5. We further analyze how the development of genetics will transform the …

Autism is more commonly diagnosed in males than females. One explanation is the 'female
protective effect': there is something inherent in being female which reduces the likelihood of …

Early identification and intervention for developmental disorders are critical to the well-being
of children and are the responsibility of pediatric professionals as an integral function of the …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of neurodevelopmental diseases. The cause
of ASD is unknown, but several genetic and non-genetic risk factors have been …