Autism Spectrum Disorders in Iran
Mohammadi M.R., Salmanian M., Akhondzadeh S.
Article. Published in Iranian Journal of Child Neurology, 2011, vol 5(№4). P.:1-9.Autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, and PDD-Not Otherwise Specified are subsets of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), which are characterized by impairments in social communication and stereotyped behavior. This article reviews the prevalence, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of ASDs in Iran.