http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/autism-spectrum-disorder Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:17:32 -0400 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:17:32 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1818/understanding-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-in-teenagers-with-high-functioning-autism By Pamela Lim - Research has shown that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) shares similar genetic roots with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). All three conditions share some common features, one of the most observed being that of impulsivity. This paper examines the neurobiology of OCD, and how the similarities in disruptions of the brain structures between OCD and ASD increases the risk of developing the comorbidity of OCD in teenagers with high-functioning ASD. Through looking at a case study of a teenager with ASD, this paper also explores the prognosis of... Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:19 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1818/understanding-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-in-teenagers-with-high-functioning-autism http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1739/specific-language-impairment-in-children-with-high-functioning-autism-spectrum-disorder By Pamela Lim - Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are among the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studies in Asia, Europe, and North America have identified individuals with ASD with an average prevalence of about 1% (CDC, 2015). ASDs are typically diagnosed in early childhood, often at or before preschool age. However, there is no specific genetic test or clinical procedure for diagnosis. Diagnosis is based mainly on documented core impairments related to social interaction, communication, as well as restricted and repetitive behavior (... Fri, 25 May 2018 10:16 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1739/specific-language-impairment-in-children-with-high-functioning-autism-spectrum-disorder http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1717/benefits-of-interactive-music-therapy-on-children-with-autism By Michael Zhitnitsky - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a wide range of severity, encompassing mild to severe levels of social, communicative, cognitive, and behavioral functioning. This social functioning disorder affects every 1 in 68 children born in the U.S., with prevalence rates doubling since 2000. ASD is associated with left hemisphere responsibilities, such as decreased joint attention, inability to comprehend social cues, insufficient linguistic knowledge, and a difficulty forming meaningful relationships. Children with ASD are faced with many problems, including a lack... Tue, 02 Jan 2018 09:11 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1717/benefits-of-interactive-music-therapy-on-children-with-autism http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1348/an-exploration-of-perseverative-behaviors-in-young-children-with-autism By Madison M. Ralph - The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) characterizes an autism spectrum disorder by social communication deficiencies and stereotypical or repetitive behaviors (SRBs) (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The National Institute of Health defines SRBs as behaviors that exhibit stereotypies, rituals, compulsions, obsessions, perseverations, or repetitive speech (Watt, Wetherby, Barber, & Morgan, 2008). Stereotypical behaviors are the third most often studied behaviors of autism (Horner, Carr, Strain, Todd, & Reed, 2002). Due... Wed, 03 Feb 2016 02:48 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1348/an-exploration-of-perseverative-behaviors-in-young-children-with-autism http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/913/increases-in-the-prevalence-of-autism-disorder-exploring-biological-and-socio-environmental-factors By Amrita N. Singh - Autism is a complex neuro-developmental disorder causing deficits in social interaction and language development at an early age. The severity is based on the level of impaired social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors. The average prevalence of autism in 2013 was reported to be 1%. However, there has been a 600% increase in the last two decades. Some of this increase can be attributed to a broadening of the definition of Autism since 1980, but the etiology of autism continues to be widely debated, raising questions as to whether the increased prevalence is a result of biological... Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:34 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/913/increases-in-the-prevalence-of-autism-disorder-exploring-biological-and-socio-environmental-factors http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/803/discrepancy-between-parent-report-and-clinician-observation-of-symptoms-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorders By Maria Lemler - The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as pervasive developmental disabilities in which individuals have language impairment, social impairment and stereotyped behaviors. At this time there are no required assessments for a diagnosis. Diagnosis is often made with almost exclusive reliance on parent report of symptoms. The purpose of this research is to examine the consistencies between parent report and clinician observation of symptoms using the commonly used measures to diagnose ASD (ADOS & ADI-R). Previous research has shown diagnosis is more... Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:30 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/803/discrepancy-between-parent-report-and-clinician-observation-of-symptoms-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorders