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Recent Advances in Understanding and Managing Autism Spectrum Disorders
Blair Germain1, Melissa A Eppinger2, Stewart H Mostofsky3
1Department of Pediatric Neurology, Goryeb Children's Hospital, Atlantic Health System, Morristown, NJ, USA Blair.germain@atlantichealth.org.
Journal of Child Neurology
|September 4, 2015
Summary
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involves neurodevelopmental challenges in children. Research advances improve early diagnosis, care, and interventions for better clinical management of ASD.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses neurodevelopmental conditions affecting social communication and behavior in children.
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) broadened the classification of related disorders under the umbrella of ASD.
- Advancements in understanding ASD manifestations are driving improvements in clinical management.
Framework:
- The 2014 Neurobiology of Disease in Children symposium focused on ASD.
- Key objectives included discussing clinical concerns, pathogenesis, management, and future research directions.
- The symposium provided a platform for experts to share insights on autism spectrum disorder.
Implementation:
- Presentations covered diagnosis and treatment challenges in ASD.
- Current understanding of ASD pathogenesis was reviewed.
- Clinical management strategies and therapeutic interventions for ASD were discussed.
Implications:
- Enhanced understanding of ASD pathogenesis informs clinical practice.
- Improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches lead to better outcomes for children with ASD.
- Future research directions are crucial for continued progress in managing autism spectrum disorder.
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