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Evaluating and managing irritability and aggression in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: An algorithm

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 1 in 32 children and youth in Canada.[1] It is characterized by impairments in social communication and interaction and a pattern of... Read More

Autism: Current practices and controversies

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically presents in early childhood and is characterized by impaired social communication and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. Although... Read More

Guest editorial: Autism today

Dr Robin Friedlander Dr Aaron Ooi Autism is an important neurodevelopmental condition that is usually evident in early childhood and is typically associated with significant... Read More

Falling through the cracks: How service gaps leave children with neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health difficulties without the care they need

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition) defines neurodevelopmental disorders as “a group of conditions with onset in the developmental period. The disorders typically manifest early in... Read More

The other dual diagnosis: Developmental disability and mental health disorders

The term “dual diagnosis” is generally used to refer to patients with substance abuse disorders as well as mental illness. However, there are others this term is used for: children and adults who have lifelong... Read More