2022
Cultural Issues
Allen-Leigh B, Lazcano-Ponce E, Bakare M, Azeem M, Katz G. Cultural Issues. 2022, 969-984. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-95720-3_39.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntellectual disabilityAutism spectrum disorderNeurodevelopmental disordersPopulation-level screeningMental health servicesPublic health approachQuality of lifePerson-centred careInformal caregivingEvidence-based toolsMiddle-income countriesCaregiver strengthsCare providersCaregiver stressHealth servicesAutism Spectrum Disorder
Bertelli M, Azeem M, Underwood L, Scattoni M, Persico A, Ricciardello A, Sappok T, Bergmann T, Keller R, Bianco A, Corti S, Miselli G, Lassi S, Croce L, Bradley E, Munir K. Autism Spectrum Disorder. 2022, 369-455. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-95720-3_16.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorder
2020
Genetics of structural and functional brain changes in autism spectrum disorder
Hashem S, Nisar S, Bhat A, Yadav S, Azeem M, Bagga P, Fakhro K, Reddy R, Frenneaux M, Haris M. Genetics of structural and functional brain changes in autism spectrum disorder. Translational Psychiatry 2020, 10: 229. PMID: 32661244, PMCID: PMC7359361, DOI: 10.1038/s41398-020-00921-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsASD patientsAutism spectrum disorderFunctional brain changesSpecific single nucleotide polymorphismsClinical managementIsolated disorderBrain changesSpectrum disorderTherapeutic interventionsFunctional changesNoninvasive imagingDisordersSingle nucleotide polymorphismsGenetic disordersPatientsRisk genesDevelopmental disordersSocial impairmentNeuropsychiatryASD diagnosisCommunicative behaviorIntellectual developmental disorder and autism spectrum disorder in the WPA next triennium mainstream
Bertelli M, Salvador-Carulla L, Munir K, Scattoni M, Azeem M, Javed A. Intellectual developmental disorder and autism spectrum disorder in the WPA next triennium mainstream. World Psychiatry 2020, 19: 260-260. PMID: 32394578, PMCID: PMC7214957, DOI: 10.1002/wps.20727.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderIntellectual developmental disorderSpectrum disorderDevelopmental disordersDisorders
2019
Association of genes with phenotype in autism spectrum disorder
Nisar S, Hashem S, Bhat A, Syed N, Yadav S, Azeem M, Uddin S, Bagga P, Reddy R, Haris M. Association of genes with phenotype in autism spectrum disorder. Aging 2019, 11: 10742-10770. PMID: 31744938, PMCID: PMC6914398, DOI: 10.18632/aging.102473.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsASD risk genesRisk genesNovel candidate genesAssociation of genesGene transcriptionGenetic pathwaysNeuronal activity modulationCandidate genesGenesGenetic variantsPathophysiology of ASDPathwayHeterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorderRegulation processesActivity modulationSynaptic plasticityNeurodevelopmental disordersTranscriptionIdentificationGeneticsPhenotypeRolePlasticityAutism spectrum disorderField of neuroscienceAssessment of knowledge about childhood autism spectrum disorder among healthcare workers in Makkah-Saudi Arabia
Hayat A, Meny A, Salahuddin N, M.Alnemary F, Ahuja K, Azeem M. Assessment of knowledge about childhood autism spectrum disorder among healthcare workers in Makkah-Saudi Arabia. Pakistan Journal Of Medical Sciences 2019, 35: 951-957. PMID: 31372123, PMCID: PMC6659086, DOI: 10.12669/pjms.35.4.605.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealthcare professionalsMean scoreAutism spectrum disorderHigher mean scoresCross-sectional surveyAssessment of knowledgeChildhood Autism Spectrum DisordersChildren's HospitalTreatment optionsGeneral physiciansHealthcare workersHealth workersSpectrum disorderSectional surveyEarly interventionFinal analysisChildhood autismNon-physiciansPhysiciansMakkah Saudi ArabiaScoresPercent scoreMore yearsAdditional questionsDisorders
2016
Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Update
Azeem M, Imran N, Khawaja I. Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Update. Psychiatric Annals 2016, 46: 58-62. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20151202-01.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderHyperactivity/inattentionSelf-injurious behaviorBehavioral rigidityBody of researchASD criteriaRitualistic behaviorsLanguage assessmentCluster symptomsCommunication difficultiesDevelopmental disordersParent educationAutismFifth editionStatistical ManualMental disordersDisordersAppropriate educational programsIrritabilityEducational programsInattentionAggressionPsychotropic medicationsSpeech
2014
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Perspective from Pakistan
Imran N, Azeem M. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Perspective from Pakistan. 2014, 2483-2496. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-4788-7_152.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderChildhood developmental disordersDiagnosis of autismAutismDevelopmental disordersCurrent professionalsEarly interventionSchool servicesMultiple health care professionalsSupport groupsHealth care professionalsChildrenCaregiver support groupsContinuous medical educationLevel of understandingDisordersEarly identificationPublic awareness campaignsHealth science curriculaProfessionalsAdequate attentionAwareness campaignsMajor barrierIntervention