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Autism spectrum disorders are complex, with a strong genetic basis. Genetic research in autism spectrum disorders is limited by the fact that these disorders are largely heterogeneous so that patients are variable in their clinical presentations. To address this limitation, we investigated the genetics of individual dimensions of the autism spectrum disorder phenotypes, or autistic-like traits. These autistic-like traits are continuous variations in autistic behaviours that occur in the general population.

To assess the association between in utero exposure to seasonal inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) and the risk of a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder in early childhood.

Almost of 10% of children with FASD has significant motor impairment. Evaluation of motor function should routinely be included in assessments for FASD.

Childhood maltreatment and history of parental SSD are associated independently with poor early childhood social-emotional functioning

There was widespread agreement of the need for more information and training about FASD to optimise outcomes for people with FASD engaging with justice system

Findings confirm substantial reductions in heart rate variability across psychiatric disorders, and remained significant even in medication-free individuals

The needs of Aboriginal stroke patients with acquired communication disorder should inform appropriate service design for speech pathology and rehabilitation

Mothers of a child with autism spectrum disorder have more psychiatric disorders after the birth of their child.

This study investigated the capacity of three accelerometer-type devices to measure walking activity in Rett syndrome

Eating disorder prevalence rates were significantly greater when using DSM-5 than DSM- IV-TR criteria, at all time points for females and at age 17 only...