Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 2% of children in the United States
(US) yet its etiology is unclear and effective treatments are lacking. Therapeutic interventions …

Abstract Background Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the second cause of intellectual disability
after Down syndrome and the most prevalent cause of intellectual disability in males …

ASD research is at an important crossroads. The ASD diagnosis is important for assigning a
child to early behavioral intervention and explaining a child's condition. But ASD research …

Unpredictable and potentially dangerous aggressive behavior by youth with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can isolate them from foundational educational, social, and …

Insomnia is common in children with autism. Cognitive behavioral treatment for childhood
insomnia may improve sleep and functioning in children with autism and their parents, but …

Individuals with autism experience substantially higher rates of mood problems compared to
the general population, which contribute to reduced quality of life and increased mortality …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a serious neurodevelopmental disorder, associated with
autonomic dysregulation. However, the pathomechanism leading to autonomic …

Background Theories of differences in resting-state arousal in autistic individuals are
influential. Differences in arousal during resting-state would impact engagement and …

Abstract Anxiety disorders affect~ 15–20% of youths without neurodevelopmental disorders,
with persons having autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fragile X syndrome (FXS) at …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder marked by difficulty in social
interactions and communication. ASD also often present symptoms of autonomic nervous …