Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2014 · 16 citations · 0 references
EducationHealth SciencesPsychiatryAutism Spectrum DisordersBehavioral DisordersChild PsychiatryChildren With DisabilitiesMental HealthMental IllnessNeurodevelopmental DisordersRepetitive BehaviorsSpecial Educational NeedsAutism Spectrum Disorder Screening
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are characterized<br> by abnormalities in social interaction and communication, as well as<br> repetitive and stereotyped behaviors. Although various studies have<br> been conducted in ASDs etiology across the world, it seems that they<br> are still unknown in Middle East. Some scientific researches have<br> been conducted on ASDs in Middle East (ME) especially in<br> Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).<br> A systematic literature review was performed to identify the ASDs<br> studies in KSA. Accordingly, PubMed, ISI web of Science and<br> Google were searched to find KSA and ME studies in ASDs. The<br> main focus of this review work is to outline an improved<br> understanding of the underpinnings of ASD in order to achieve<br> therapeutic interventions and we will discuss the main problem we<br> waiting for solution with reference with role of Transcranial<br> Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to modulate cortical activity improve<br> understanding ASD.