Autistic Disorder

"Autistic Disorder" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-V)

Descriptor ID	D001321
MeSH Number(s)	F03.625.164.113.500
Concept/Terms	Autistic Disorder Autistic Disorder Disorder, Autistic Disorders, Autistic Kanner's Syndrome Kanner Syndrome Kanners Syndrome Autism, Infantile Infantile Autism Autism Autism, Early Infantile Early Infantile Autism Infantile Autism, Early

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Autistic Disorder".

Psychiatry and Psychology [F]
Mental Disorders [F03]
Neurodevelopmental Disorders [F03.625]
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive [F03.625.164]
Autism Spectrum Disorder [F03.625.164.113]
Autistic Disorder [F03.625.164.113.500]

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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Autistic Disorder" by people in this website by year, and whether "Autistic Disorder" was a major or minor topic of these publications.

Bar chart showing 135 publications over 25 distinct years, with a maximum of 15 publications in 2021

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1998	1	0	1
2001	1	0	1
2002	2	0	2
2003	0	1	1
2004	2	0	2
2005	1	0	1
2007	6	0	6
2008	4	0	4
2010	7	1	8
2011	3	0	3
2012	4	1	5
2013	3	2	5
2014	5	0	5
2015	4	3	7
2016	1	0	1
2017	2	2	4
2018	2	2	4
2019	3	0	3
2020	11	0	11
2021	15	0	15
2022	14	0	14
2023	9	0	9
2024	3	4	7
2025	12	0	12
2026	4	0	4

Below are the most recent publications written about "Autistic Disorder" by people in Profiles.

Sheldrick RC, Hooker JL, Davignon M, Sakimura J, Qian Y, Croen LA. Using Real-World Evidence to Estimate the Predictive Value of Screening Questionnaires: Autism Screening as a Case Example. Acad Pediatr. 2026 Aug; 26(6):103351.

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Sheldrick RC, Hooker JL, Davignon M, Sakimura J, Qian Y, Croen LA. Tailoring Screening Algorithms for a Large Health System: Autism Screening as a Case Example. Acad Pediatr. 2026 Aug; 26(6):103350.

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Barger B, Pigott TD, Sheldrick RC, Campbell J, Gonzalez Laca A, Starnes J, Davis B, Waford R, Olmstead J. Estimating the impact of missed cases on the accuracy of autism screening tools. Psychol Assess. 2026 Jun-Jul; 38(6-7):487-502.

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Attar SM, Scott S, Chiu M, Broder-Fingert S, Stone WL. Primary Care Pediatricians' Referral Decisions for Autism in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review. Pediatrics. 2026 Mar 01; 157(3).

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McFayden TC, Harrop C, Roell KR, Joseph RM, Frazier JA, Fry RC, O'Shea TM. Developmental Trajectories of Autistic Social Traits in Youth Born Extremely Preterm. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2026 Aug; 65(8):1054-1065.

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Tangkilisan G, Vazquez LR, Fuchu P, Sanders B, Dolata JK, Bedrick S, Fombonne E, Broder-Fingert S, Zuckerman KE. Consensus recommendations for usability and acceptability of mobile health autism screening tools. Autism. 2025 12; 29(12):3100-3110.

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Bouchard I, Martinez K, Gomez-Patino P, Navarro F, Brookman-Frazee L, Holmquist KJ, Negriff S, Barnett M, Broder-Fingert S, Stadnick NA. Multi-Method, Partner-Engaged Process to Document Adaptations for ATTAIN NAV: Family Navigation for Autism and Mental Health. Adm Policy Ment Health. 2025 11; 52(6):1121-1134.

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Capps MES, Moyer AJ, Conklin CL, Martina V, Torija-Olson EG, Klein MC, Gannaway WC, Calhoun CCS, Vivian MD, Thyme SB. Disrupted diencephalon development and neuropeptidergic pathways in zebrafish with autism-risk mutations. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2025 Jun 10; 122(23):e2402557122.

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Lindly OJ, Abate D, Fuchu PL, Kuhn JL, Mudnal Bharath PS, Asantewaa SM, Feinberg E, Broder-Fingert S. The impact of state policy on early autism diagnosis: A qualitative investigation. Autism. 2025 08; 29(8):2163-2180.

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Stadnick NA, Martinez K, Navarro F, Gomez-Patino P, Holmquist K, Negriff S, Roesch S, Bouchard I, Walpole S, Espinosa R, Broder-Fingert S, Barnett M, Brookman-Frazee L. Mixed Methods Findings from a Stepped Wedge Hybrid Implementation Trial of ATTAIN NAV: A Mental Health Family Navigation Intervention for Autistic Youth. J Autism Dev Disord. 2026 Oct; 56(10):4076-4091.

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