Background There is still no approved medication for the core symptoms of autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). This network meta-analysis investigated pharmacological and dietary …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to synthesize the most recent research on
anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in individuals with autism …

A key feature of autism is restricted repetitive behavior (RRB). Despite the significance of
RRBs, little is known about their phenomenology, assessment, and treatment. The …

Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterised by abnormalities in social
interaction and communication skills, as well as stereotypic behaviours and restricted …

CONTEXT: As many as 1 in every 110 children in the United States has an autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). Many medical treatments for ASDs have been proposed and studied, but …

Context Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are widely prescribed for children with
autism spectrum disorders. Objectives To determine the efficacy and safety of citalopram …

OBJECTIVE: Many children with pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) have serious,
functionally impairing behavioral problems. We tested whether combined treatment (COMB) …

This study explores the manifestation and measurement of anxiety symptoms in 415 children
with ASDs on a 20-item, parent-rated, DSM-IV referenced anxiety scale. In both high and low …

Although circumscribed interests are a hallmark characteristic of autism spectrum disorders,
providing a means for quantifying their functional impairment has proven difficult. We …

Background Children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently present with
inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity, which are the cardinal symptoms of attention deficit …