Publications on the Causes of Autism

This page contains a select list of reading materials which provide an overview of some of the possible causes of autism.

We regret that we do not have the resources to list every publication on causes but, if you think we have missed any significant publications please let us know.

If you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain full copies of some of the items listed on this page from your local public library, your college library or direct from the publisher of the items.

Related Publications

• Abrahams B. S., Geschwind D. H. (2008) Advances in autism genetics: on the threshold of a new neurobiology. Nationla Review of Genetics. 9(5), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Bayou N. et al. (2008) Autism: an overview of genetic aetiology. Tunis Medicale. 86(6), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Brkanac Z., Raskind W. H., King B. H. (2008) Pharmacology and genetics of autism: implications for diagnosis and treatment. Personalized Medicine. 5(6), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Dawson G. (2010) Recent advances in research on early detection, causes, biology, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Current Opinion in Neurology. 23(2),
  
  
• Happé F., Ronald A. (2008) The 'Fractionable Autism Triad': A review of evidence from behavioural, genetic, cognitive and neural research. Neuropsychology Review. 18(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Hughes J. R. (2009) Update on autism: A review of 1300 reports published in 2008. Epilepsy and Behavior. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Inglese M. D., Elder J. H. (2009) Caring for children with autism spectrum disorder, part I: prevalence, etiology, and core features. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 24(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Kolevzon A., Gross R., Reichenberg A. (2007) Prenatal and perinatal risk factors for autism: a review and integration of findings. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 161(4), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Levy S. E., Mandell D. S., Schultz R. T. (2009) Autism. Lancet. 374(9701), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Mandy W. P. L., Lai M. (2016) Annual research review: The role of the environment in the developmental psychopathology of autism spectrum condition. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 57(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Parellada M. et al. (2014) The neurobiology of autism spectrum disorders. European Psychiatry. 29(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Park H. R. et al. (2016) A short review on the current understanding of autism spectrum disorders. Experimental Neurobiology. 25(1), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Polšek D. et al. (2011) Recent developments in neuropathology of autism spectrum disorders. Translational neuroscience. 2(3), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Schaefer G. B., Mendelsohn N. J., Professional Practice and Guidelines Committee (2008) Clinical genetics evaluation in identifying the etiology of autism spectrum disorders. Genetics in Medicine. 10(4), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Schaefer G. B. (2016) Clinical genetic aspects of ASD spectrum disorders. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 17(2), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Steyaert J. G., Marche W. D. L. (2008) What's new in autism? European Journal of Pediatrics. 167(10), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Stigler K. A. et al. (2009) Autism and immune factors: A comprehensive review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Walsh N., Hurley E. (2013) The good and bad science of autism. Birmingham: Autism West Midlands Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Waterhouse L. (2008) Autism overflows: Increasing prevalence and proliferating theories. Neuropsychology Review. 18(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  

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27 May 2022