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ASD

American  

abbreviation

  1. autism spectrum disorder.


ASD British  

abbreviation

  1. psychiatry autistic-spectrum disorder

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Nutrition is also recognized as a factor that can influence ASD.

From Science Daily

To test this, they worked with three mouse models of ASD and examined synapse-related protein levels, tracked amygdala activity using calcium imaging, and evaluated social behavior.

From Science Daily

“Studies have shown that there is no link between receiving vaccines and developing autism spectrum disorder ... No links have been found between any vaccine ingredients and ASD.”

From Los Angeles Times

The study the CDC cites for that claim was published in 2006 and was drawn from surveys of 150 parents of children diagnosed with ASD at two private medical practices; the parents were given a six-page, self-administered survey.

From Los Angeles Times

“There is extremely limited scientific evidence at present that any form of TMS has efficacy and safety in improving the core symptoms of language, social skills, or behavioral disturbances associated with ASD,” the editorial states.

From Los Angeles Times