Abstract
This chapter presents the development of our understanding of the nature and origin of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The behavioural, cognitive, and biological features of ASD are presented, as well the evidence related to possible environmental risk factors. The long-term outcomes of ASD and the evidence for the efficacy of different treatments are both appraised. Explanations for the tendency of ADHD and ASD to co-occur are outlined, and the question of heterogeneity within these neurodevelopmental problems is addressed. The chapter concludes with an assessment of how far developmental psychopathology has developed as a field of study.
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