Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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18-05-2022 | Brief Report

Brief Report: Plasma Leptin and Mealtime Feeding Behaviors Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study

We examined the relationship between weight status, appetite regulating hormones, and mealtime behaviors among children, (5–12 years old), diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a cross-sectional study. All (N = 21) completed …

17-05-2022 | Letter to the Editor

All Humans Have a ‘Theory of Mind’

Gough’s argument is (crudely put) that “lack of theory of mind” induces people–clinicians, worried parents, special educators, textbook writers, popularizers, and even philosophers—to think of individuals with autism as animals, thus stigmatizing …

17-05-2022 | Original Paper

Do Autism-Specific and General Developmental Screens Have Complementary Clinical Value?

Prior studies suggest autism-specific and general developmental screens are complementary for identifying both autism and developmental delay (DD). Parents completed autism and developmental screens before 18-month visits. Children with failed …

17-05-2022 | S.I. :Expanding Telehealth Opportunities in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Provider and Caregiver Satisfaction with Telehealth Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The present study examines provider and caregiver satisfaction with telehealth evaluation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children during the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. A telehealth model of ASD evaluation was …

17-05-2022 | Brief Report

Brief Report: Gender-Based Stereotypical Roles of Parents Caring for Autistic Children in Nigeria and South Africa

In Nigeria and South Africa, women often have less voice and are less visible given cultural norms and related gender stereotypes. It is important to understand parents’ gender roles in the context of caregiving for children with autism spectrum …