This study provides the first clear evidence of a reduction over time in the behavioral severity of individuals diagnosed with Autistic Disorder during a period of stability in diagnostic criteria ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• January 2017

Research has proposed that autistic-like traits in the general population lie on a continuum, with clinical ASD representing the extreme end of this... ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2013
• October 2013

This study included five mothers of young children with autism who participated in a 12-week parent training program based on the Early Start Denver Model ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2020
• February 2020

Substantial genetic correlations have been reported across psychiatric disorders and numerous cross-disorder genetic variants have been detected. To identify the genetic variants underlying general psychopathology in childhood, we performed a genome-wide association study using a total psychiatric problem score. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• August 2022

In this study we devised a child-friendly version of a paradigm to assess lateralisation of visuospatial memory using functional transcranial Doppler... ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2011
• October 2011

An empirically based understanding of the factor structure of the restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRB) domain is a prerequisite for interpreting studies attempting to understand the correlates and mechanisms underpinning RRB and for measurement development. Therefore, this study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of RRB factor analytic studies. ...

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• 2023
• May 2023

While previous studies have found a link between testosterone levels in amniotic fluid and autistic-like traits, a similar relationship has not been found... ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2015
• June 2015

This review examines the accuracy and biological interpretation of the measurement of androgens and estrogens in cord blood. The use of cord blood hormones... ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2014
• May 2014

The effect of prenatal marijuana exposure on child neurodevelopment remains poorly understood. Prior studies have demonstrated inconsistent results. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• Jun 2023

This study investigated the relation between friendship, loneliness and depressive symptoms in adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome (AS). ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2009
• April 2009

Clinical studies of neurodevelopmental outcomes after anesthetic exposure have evaluated a range of outcomes with mixed results. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• June 2022

When pictures and words are presented serially in an explicit memory task, recall of the pictures is superior. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2006
• November 2006