Autistic Disorder - Etiology
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Autism: an emerging 'neuroimmune disorder' in search of therapy.

30 Aug 2009 BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulties in communication and by repetitive and stereotypic behaviors, as well as by social impairment, attention, cognitive, and learning defects. ... Read more...

Child neurology: autism as a model: considerations for advanced training in behavioral child neurology.

30 Aug 2009 In this article, we advocate for advanced training for child neurologists in behavior and development in order to facilitate the investigation of childhood behavioral and neurodevelopmental disabilities, with autism serving as a model disorder. We ... Read more...

Autism and vaccination-the current evidence.

29 Jun 2009 PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to review relevant background literature regarding the evidence linking thimerosal-containing vaccine and the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine to autism. CONCLUSIONS: Rigorous scientific studies have not ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Autistic Disorder - Etiology'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Autism: an emerging 'neuroimmune disorder' in search of therapy. 30 Aug 2009
• Child neurology: autism as a model: considerations for advanced training in behavioral child neurology. 30 Aug 2009
• Increased brain size in autism--what it will take to solve a mystery. 13 Aug 2009
• Scientific community. Resignations highlight disagreement on vaccines in autism group. 8 Jul 2009
• Autism and vaccination-the current evidence. 29 Jun 2009
• Autism spectrum disorders: navigating in uncharted waters. 29 Jun 2009
• Representations of autism: implications for community healthcare practice. 29 Jun 2009
• The "Vitamin D Council" advertisement. 29 Jun 2009
• Litigation, regulation, and education--protecting the public's health through childhood immunization. 9 Jun 2009
• When vaccine injury claims go to court. 9 Jun 2009
• Autism--an environmental health issue after all? 30 May 2009
• Autism is a Portmanteau syndrome. 24 May 2009
• A broken trust: lessons from the vaccine--autism wars. 24 May 2009
• Autism overflows with syntheses. 14 May 2009
• Developmental trajectories of young girls with fragile x syndrome. 29 Apr 2009
• Food allergy and autism spectrum disorders: is there a link? 29 Apr 2009
• Re: "Advanced parental age and the risk of autism spectrum disorder". 22 Apr 2009
• Parents ask: Am I risking autism if I vaccinate my children? 9 Apr 2009
• An interview with Gabriela G. Cezar, D.V.M., Ph.D. by Glaser Vicki. 30 Mar 2009
• Blueprint for autism research put forward. 30 Mar 2009

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Technical information about 'Autistic Disorder'

Definition: A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-IV)

Descriptor UI: D001321

Alternative terms: Autistic Disorder; Disorder, Autistic; Disorders, Autistic; Autism, Early Infantile; Early Infantile Autism; Infantile Autism, Early; Kanner's Syndrome; Kanner Syndrome; Kanners Syndrome; Syndrome, Kanner's; Autism; Autisms; Autism, Infantile; Infantile Autism;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: F03.550.325.125;

Online Note: use AUTISM, INFANTILE to search AUTISM, EARLY INFANTILE 1971-80; use SCHIZOPHRENIA, CHILDHOOD 1968-70

History Note: 1981(1966)