Quantitative traits are measurable characteristics distributed along a continuous scale
thought to relate to underlying biology. There is growing interest in the use of quantitative …

The experiences of autistic parents when interacting with statutory services for their autistic
children is not well understood. This study investigates the experiences of autistic parents' …

Copy number variations (CNVs) in the Neurexin 1 (NRXN1) gene, which encodes a
presynaptic protein involved in neurotransmitter release, are some of the most frequently …

The amygdala is a core node in the social brain which exhibits structural and functional
abnormalities in Autism spectrum disorder and there is evidence that the mirror neuron …

Background Autism and autistic traits onset in childhood but persist into adulthood. Little is
known about how genetic and environmental factors influence autism and autistic traits into …

Consistent with adaptive calibration models, the current study provides evidence that levels
of unpredictability in childhood (assessed via disruptive changes in maternal employment …

Twin-studies of social responsiveness have reported moderate to high heritabilities, but
studies using parent–child data are lacking. Additionally, social impairments have been …

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly heritable and heterogeneous
neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, repetitive …

Objective: Genetic factors play a substantial role in the etiology of autism and its co-
occurrence with other conditions and traits. The autism polygenic score, derived from the …

The inherent heterogeneity of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) such as attention
deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) underscores a …