Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes a continuum of neurodevelopmental disorders
characterized by deficits in social communication and interactions, along with restrictive …

The prevalence of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States is approximately 1 in
150 children. Many health care providers are unaware of parental beliefs and treatments …

This study investigated parental beliefs about the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of
autism spectrum disorders. Sixty-two families of affected children completed a questionnaire …

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2007, nearly half of all
American children are either overweight or obese. Retrospective chart review identified …

BACKGROUND: To measure the analgesic effectiveness of the 5 S's (swaddling,
side/stomach position, shushing, swinging, and sucking) alone and combined with sucrose …

Sexual harassment can be physical interaction and touching, as well as, psychological,
environmental, or via Internet and text messaging. An online survey in an urban clinic asked …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disability with atypical traits in
behavioral and physiological responses. These atypical traits in individuals with ASD may …

Entering any new healthcare system today requires thorough knowledge about its quality
and safety structure and culture. Learning that language is generally the first step in gaining …

Background. The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) is a screening tool for
autism spectrum disorders in the clinic. However, the follow-up questions in the M-CHAT are …

The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with genetic testing in
children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and understand parental involvement in the …