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Autism

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition defined by persistent differences in social communication and interaction together with restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities. It is termed a spectrum because presentation and support needs vary widely, from…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 80× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition defined by persistent differences in social communication and interaction together with restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities. It is termed a spectrum because presentation and support needs vary widely, from individuals with significant intellectual and language impairment to those with average or superior abilities, and it commonly co-occurs with other conditions. ASD has a strong genetic component and is understood through converging neuroscientific accounts of altered brain connectivity, synaptic function, and sensory processing, though no single mechanism fully explains its physiopathology. Research in this area examines feeding and gastrointestinal problems frequently seen in autistic children, dietary interventions such as gluten- and casein-free or elemental diets, and the relationship between the gut microbiota and behaviour. Further strands address sleep patterns and their disruption, neurofeedback and other behavioural interventions, and neuroscience theories and hypotheses proposed to account for the disorder's biological basis. Work spans clinical observation, systematic review, and mechanistic inquiry. Early identification and individualized support are central concerns. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research relevant to autism spectrum disorder, including feeding and gastrointestinal issues, dietary approaches, sleep, and neuroscientific accounts of its physiopathology.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2019

Neuroscience Theories, Hypothesis and Approaches to ASD Physiopathology. A Review

OJ CastejónCorresponding author
Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas “Drs. Orlando Castejón and Haydee Viloria de Castejón” e Instituto de Neurociencias Clínicas, Fundación Castejón, San Rafael Clinical Home. Maracaibo. Venezuela.
Exact topic Neurological Research and Therapy Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-19-2974

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 80 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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