Autism

Autism Spectrum Symptomatology in Children: The Impact of Family and Peer Relationships
This study examines the potential impact of family conflict and cohesion, and peer support/bullying on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Brisbane, Australia
Australia
Gluten- and casein-free diets for autistic spectrum disorder
BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that peptides from gluten and casein may have a role in the origins of autism and that the physiology and psychology of autism might be explained by excessive opioid activity linked to these peptides.


USA
Co-occurrence of ADHD and autism spectrum disorders: phenomenology and treatment
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th Edition) prohibits the co-diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

St. Louis, MO 63110-1093
USA
The Effectiveness of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Families of Children on the Autism Spectru
We report the results of a pilot trial of an evidence-based treatment-Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT; Eyberg et al. Psychopharmacology Bulletin, 31(1), 83-91, 1995) for boys aged 5-12 with high functioning autism spectrum disorders and clinically significant behavioral problems.
2825 50th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
USA
Autism: the role of cholesterol in treatment
Cholesterol is essential for neuroactive steroid production, growth of myelin membranes, and normal embryonic and fetal development.

Baltimore, MD 21211
USA
Difference in Age at Regression in Children with Autism with and without Down Syndrome
OBJECTIVE:: Autism occurs more frequently in individuals with Down syndrome than it does in the general population.

Cincinnati, OH
USA
Risperidone Use in Children with Down Syndrome, Severe Intellectual Disability, and Comorbid Autisti
OBJECTIVE:: We report on an open-label, naturalistic study using risperidone to treat disruptive behaviors and self-injury in children with Down syndrome, severe intellectual disability, and comorbid autism spectrum disorders (DS+ASDs).

Pittsburgh, PA
USA
Nutritional and Environmental Approaches to Preventing and Treating Autism and Attention Deficit Hyp
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to concisely review the available literature of nutritional and environmental factors on autistic spectrum and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Wilmette, IL
USA
Melatonin for Insomnia in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
We describe our experience in using melatonin to treat insomnia, a common sleep concern, in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Nashville, TN
USA
Improving question asking in high-functioning adolescents with autism spectrum disorders: Effectiven
Small-group training consisting of feedback and self-management was effective in improving question-asking skills during tutorial conversations in nine high-functioning adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.


The Netherlands