Background: Autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction is a putative underlying
mechanism for increased cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with psychiatric disorders. …

The number of publications investigating heart rate variability (HRV) in psychiatry and the
behavioral sciences has increased markedly in the last decade. In addition to the significant …

There is growing interest in the role of the oxytocin system in social cognition and behavior.
Peripheral oxytocin concentrations are regularly used to approximate central concentrations …

There is increasing interest in the potential contribution of the gut microbiome to autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). However, previous studies have been underpowered and have not …

Background There is increasing interest in oxytocin as a therapeutic to treat social deficits in
autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ). The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a …

Importance Intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically commences
after diagnosis. No trial of an intervention administered to infants before diagnosis has …

‘High functioning autism’ is a term often used for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
without an intellectual disability. Over time, this term has become synonymous with …

Background Polyvagal theory emphasizes that autonomic nervous system functioning plays
a key role in social behavior and emotion. The theory predicts that psychiatric disorders of …

Motor impairment is not currently included in the diagnostic criteria or evaluation of autism.
This reflects the lack of large‐scale studies demonstrating its prominence to advocate for …

Accumulating evidence demonstrates the important role of oxytocin (OT) in the modulation
of social cognition and behavior. This has led many to suggest that the intranasal …