Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a group of neurodevelopmental disorders
including autism, Asperger's syndrome (AS) and pervasive developmental disorder-not …

Although several studies have investigated the occurrence of medical and neurological
conditions in persons with autism, relatively few reports have focused on the …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a severe and lifelong neurodevelopmental
disorder, with high social costs and a dramatic burden on the quality of life of patients and …

There is a need for effective interventions to address the core symptoms and problems
associated with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Behavior therapy improves communication …

The objective of this paper is to review psychiatric problems in children and adults with
autism and related disorders and their first-degree relatives, with a focus on:(1) why they …

This paper describes the rationale, design, and methods of the Treatment for Anxiety in
Autism Spectrum Disorders study, a three-site randomized controlled trial investigating the …

This review outlines pharmacologic treatments for the behavioral symptoms associated with
autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in children, adolescents, and adults. Symptom domains …

Repetitive thoughts and behavior are considered integral and core components of autistic
disorder. Results from recent studies suggest that the types of repetitive thoughts and …

This study evaluated the differential effects of two different visual schedule strategies. In the
context of an alternating treatments design, static-picture schedules were compared to video …

Asperger syndrome (AS) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder of social interaction,
communication, and a restricted range of behaviors or interests. Although not generally …