Abnormal sensory-based behaviors are a defining feature of autism spectrum disorders
(ASD). Dr. A. Jean Ayres was the first occupational therapist to conceptualize Sensory …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) comprises a group of neurodevelopmental disorders
characterized by social deficits and stereotyped behaviors. Despite intensive research, its …

The neural basis of abnormal social behavior in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) remains
incompletely understood. Here we used two complementary but independent brain-wide …

Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are associated with dysregulation of the
microbiota-gut-brain axis, changes in microbiota composition as well as in the fecal, serum …

It appears that electronic cigarettes (EC) are a less harmful alternative to conventional
cigarette (CC) smoking, as they generate substantially lower levels of harmful carcinogens …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder
associated with both genetic and environmental risks. Neuroimaging approaches have been …

Social behaviours characterize cooperative, mutualistic, aggressive or parental interactions
that occur among conspecifics. Although the Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA) has been …

Impairments in social interaction and verbal and non verbal communication are among the
main features of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The causes of ASD are still unknown but …

Prenatal exposure to the antiepileptic drug valproic acid (VPA) induces autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) in humans and autistic-like behaviors in rodents, which makes it a good …

Environmental toxicant exposure, including air pollution, is increasing worldwide. However,
toxicant exposures are not equitably distributed. Rather, low-income and minority …