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

Since the documented observations of Kanner in 1943, there has been great debate about
the diagnoses, the sub-types, and the diagnostic threshold that relates to what is now known …

There is increasing interest in the potential contribution of the gut microbiome to autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). However, previous studies have been underpowered and have …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) might increase the risk of childhood diseases by
disrupting hormone-mediated processes that are critical for growth and development during …

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

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a serious neurodevelopmental disorder that affects one
in 45 children in the United States, with a similarly striking prevalence in countries around …

Compared to the general pediatric population, children with autism have higher rates of co-
occurring medical and psychiatric illnesses, yet very little is known about the general health …

Autism spectrum conditions comprise a set of early-onset neurodevelopmental syndromes
with a prevalence of 1% across all ages. First diagnosis in adulthood has finally become …

There is a growing recognition of the importance of the commensal intestinal microbiota in
the development and later function of the central nervous system. Research using germ-free …

Although psychiatric problems are less prevalent in old age within the general population, it
is largely unknown whether this extends to individuals with autism spectrum disorders …