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Abstract This study investigated the differences in serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels between children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID). BDNF is a protein that plays a crucial role in neuronal growth and development.   Methods The study involved 51 children and adolescents with ASD, 46 children and adolescents … Read more

by Soumil et al   Background   Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by stereotyped and repetitive behavior patterns. Individuals with ASD often experience otolaryngological comorbidities, meaning they have additional conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of otolaryngological manifestations in individuals with ASD, with … Read more

Introduction   Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others. Children with ASD may have difficulties in social skills, language, behavior, and sensory processing. These challenges can cause stress and anxiety for both the children and their parents.   One possible way to help children with … Read more

Introduction   The article aims to examine the effectiveness of a multi-component intervention on cooperative behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Cooperation is defined as joint actions by two or more individuals toward a shared goal, typically through reciprocal exchanges. Cooperative behaviors are important for social skill development and friendship formation, but children … Read more

Introduction   The research paper highlights the importance of early motor rehabilitation in children with autism. It explains that motor disorders are common in children with autism and can lead to a delay in their development. The authors also discuss the benefits of early intervention in improving the motor skills of children with autism. The … Read more

Published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders in 20222. Authors Wai Man Cheng, Timothy B. Smith, Marshall Butler, Tina M. Taylor, and Devan Clayton from Brigham Young University.   Introduction   The article is a meta-analysis, which means it combines and analyzes the results of multiple previous studies on the same topic. The … Read more

Introduction   Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects social communication and interaction. It can have a significant impact on the quality of life for individuals with ASD and their families. The economic costs of ASD are also substantial.   Costs of ASD   The study estimates the lifetime cost of ASD … Read more

Introduction The paper is about the effect of sensory integration based training on the sensory profile of male children with high performance autism. The authors state that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social communication and behavior, and that sensory processing problems are common among children with ASD. They also explain … Read more

Introduction The research paper aims to design a social interaction model based on eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a neurological disorder that affects the ability of a person to engage in social interactions. The paper reviews the existing literature on the detection and intervention of ASD using machine learning … Read more

Social Skills Challenges in Autistic Adolescents   The research paper opens by highlighting the difficulties autistic adolescents face in social interactions. These challenges can range from difficulty understanding social cues to problems with initiating and maintaining conversations.   Sensory Processing and Social Skills   The research paper then explores how sensory processing differences can impact … Read more