Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment

Issues and Solutions in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) research and services for addressing affected individuals’ needs are in their infancy in many regions around the globe, especially in those designated as low income. To combat these factors, the papers collected in this Thematic Series promote empowering parents by developing greater awareness, and providing training for home-based treatment to fill the gap created by economic circumstances, highlighting the need for establishing local identification norms and treatments that are culturally sensitive to their unique setting. Cross-cultural research helps service providers and policymakers understand differences in defining, accepting, and appreciating ASD individual and cultural diversities in modern times, and thus promotes the well-being of children and their families.