Background Although it is well recognized that autism is associated with altered patterns of
over-and under-connectivity, specifics are still a matter of debate. Little has been done so far …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in social communication and
interaction. Since its discovery as a major functional brain system, the default mode network …

Increasing evidence points to a central role for immune dysregulation in autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). Several ASD risk genes encode components of the immune system and …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affecting about 1% of all children is associated, in addition
to complex genetic factors, with a variety of prenatal, perinatal and postnatal etiologies. We …

Abstract Background Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms have been hypothesized
to result from altered brain connectivity. The 'disconnectivity'hypothesis has been used to …

Learning Objective: After participating in this activity, learners should be better able to:
Assess the resting state and diffusion tensor imaging connectivity literature regarding …

The aim of this review is to summarize the recent literature regarding abnormalities in
sensory functioning in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including evidence …

Accumulating evidence from both human and animal studies show that brain is a target of air
pollution. Multiple epidemiological studies have now linked components of air pollution to …

Background It has been previously reported that structural and functional brain connectivity
in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is atypical and may vary with age …

Background Despite advances in antenatal and neonatal care, preterm birth remains a
leading cause of neurological disabilities in children. Infants born prematurely, particularly …