Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by
repetitive behaviours, cognitive rigidity/inflexibility, and social-affective impairment …

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 …

Persistent deficits of social communication are a hallmark of autism spectrum disorders
(ASD). Communication disabilities can be experimentally modeled using rodents' ultrasonic …

Prenatal exposure to the antiepileptic and mood stabilizer valproic acid (VPA) is an
environmental risk factor for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), although recent …

Although there is evidence that exposure to ground-level ozone (O3) may cause an
increased risk of neurological disorders (eg, autistic spectrum disorder), low-dose chronic …

As a pervasive neurodevelopmental disease, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is caused by
both hereditary and environmental elements. Research has demonstrated the functions of …

Background Epidemiological studies have reported associations between elevated air
pollution and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, we hypothesized that exposure to …

There is a growing realization that the severity of the core symptoms of autism spectrum
disorders and schizophrenia is associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction. Nonetheless …

Environmental risk factors contribute to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) etiology. In
particular, prenatal exposure to the highly teratogenic anticonvulsant valproic acid (VPA) …

Social behavior deficits resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) emerge early in life
and become more pronounced across development. Maturational changes associated with …