Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent differences in social communication and interaction together with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, typically apparent in early childhood. The term "spectrum" reflects wide variation in p…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent differences in social communication and interaction together with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, typically apparent in early childhood. The term "spectrum" reflects wide variation in presentation, abilities, and support needs across individuals. ASD is understood to arise from complex interactions among genetic and environmental influences affecting brain development, and it frequently co-occurs with other conditions such as gastrointestinal problems, sleep difficulties, feeding and sensory issues, and other neurodevelopmental or psychiatric diagnoses. There is no single biological test; diagnosis is based on developmental history and behavioral assessment. Management is individualized and may combine behavioral and educational interventions, speech and occupational therapy, and support for co-occurring medical and mental-health concerns, with research continuing to examine underlying physiopathology and a range of complementary and dietary approaches. Within neurological research, study themes include the neuroscience and proposed mechanisms of ASD, co-occurring gastrointestinal and feeding difficulties, sleep, and emerging therapeutic and technological approaches. Research published in this area reflects these topics, including reviews of neuroscience theories and physiopathology, neurofeedback, dietary interventions such as elemental and gluten/casein-free diets in children with ASD, feeding problems, sleep patterns, and neurological case reports involving children with autism.
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