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ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children: Early Signs and Therapeutic Interventions.

Turki Abualait, Maryam Alabbad, Imdad Kaleem, Hadia Imran, Hamid Khan, Mubin Mustafa Kiyani, Shahid Bashir

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Review in Children (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Turki AbualaitCollege of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8534-6171
Maryam AlabbadCollege of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0005-7012-0571
Imdad KaleemDepartment of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad 45550, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0001-6051-3383
Hadia ImranDepartment of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad 45550, Pakistan.
Hamid KhanDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.ORCID 0009-0009-5096-7109
Mubin Mustafa KiyaniShifa College of Medical Technology, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0003-0953-639X
Shahid BashirNeuroscience Center, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam 32253, Saudi Arabia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in communication, social interaction difficulties, and repetitive behaviors that can hinder a child's development. The growing prevalence of autism necessitates early detection and effective intervention strategies. This review summarizes the current knowledge of early indicators of ASD, including brain development markers and behavioral signs visible in infants. It investigates diagnostic processes, emphasizing the importance of timely detection at 18 to 24 months using established screening tools. We discuss a variety of therapeutic approaches, including behavioral interventions, educational strategies such as music therapy, and technological advancements such as speech-generating devices. Furthermore, we investigate pharmacological options for treating associated symptoms, emphasizing the lack of targeted medications for core ASD symptoms. Finally, we present evidence highlighting the positive effects of early intervention on developmental outcomes, advocating for individualized treatment plans to enhance the well-being of children with ASD. This comprehensive overview aims to inform ongoing ASD research and clinical practices.

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autism spectrum disorderdiagnosisinterventionscreeningsigns

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PMID39594885
PMCPMC11592467

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