Childhood autism

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    Is brain circuitry linked with early symptoms of autism spectrum disorder?

    Researchers in San Diego, USA, have studied the relationship between brain network connectivity and emerging autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms in toddlers aged 17-45 months with (n=24) or without (n=23) ASD.

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  • Most Cited JCPP Articles #42 of 60

    Most cited JCPP papers #42 of 60: Sensory Experiences Questionnaire: discriminating sensory features in young children with autism, developmental delays, and typical development

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  • Most Cited JCPP Articles #56 of 60

    Most cited JCPP papers #56 of 60: “SOCIAL INTERACTIONS OF AUTISTIC, MENTALLY-RETARDED AND NORMAL-CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS”

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  • Most Cited JCPP Articles #58 of 60

    Most cited JCPP papers #58 of 60: Autism spectrum disorders at 20 and 42 months of age: Stability of clinical and ADI-R diagnosis

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    ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. People on the autism spectrum may have difficulties with social communication, social interaction and restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviours, activities or interests.

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