Autism covers a wide spectrum of disorders for which there are many views, hypotheses and theories. Here we propose a unifying theory of autism, the Intense World Theory. The proposed neuropathology is hyper-functioning of local neural microcircuits, ...

New research finds that the brains of autistic children generate more information at rest -- a 42 percent increase on average. The study offers a scientific explanation for the most typical characteristic of autism -- withdrawal into one's own inner world. The excess production of information may explain a child's detachment from their environment.

Researchers are embarking on a pioneering study to uncover how genes associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) converge to affect brain neurons, particularly leading to heightened sound sensitivity.

Die neurologische Entwicklungsstörung ADHS soll einen evolutionären Vorteil bei der Nahrungssuche dargestellt haben. Ein Experiment mit einem Computerspiel lieferte die Hinweise.

PDF | On Apr 8, 2022, Katherine E. Reuben and others published Dissociation in Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Under-Recognized Symptom | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

Several validated adult autism symptom screening tools exist; however, there are concerns about the validity of instruments in adults who self-identify and thos...

Das Borderline-Syndrom ist eine psychische Störung, die durch instabile zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen, Stimmungsschwankungen, impulsives Verhalten und Identitätsprobleme gekennzeichnet ist. Erfahren Sie mehr über Symptome, Diagnose und Behandlungsmöglichkeiten.

“You Write Better Than You Talk": What Does Autism Have to Do with Conversation and Emotional Expression?