Developmental pathways to autism: A review of prospective studies of infants at risk
Birkbeck, University of London · King's College London
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication, and the presence of restrictive and repetitive behaviors. Symptoms of ASD likely emerge from a complex interaction between pre-existing neurodevelopmental vulnerabilities and the child's environment, modified by compensatory skills and protective factors. Prospective studies of infants at high familial risk for ASD (who have an older sibling with a diagnosis) are beginning to characterize these developmental pathways to the emergence of clinical symptoms. Here, we review the range of behavioral and neurocognitive markers for later ASD that have been identified in high-risk…
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5Topics & keywords
- Neurocognitive
- Autism
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Intervention (counseling)
- Psychology
- Psychological intervention
- Developmental psychology
- Joint attention
- Quality Education