Understanding Autism: A Thematic Article Collection
This day was designated by the United Nations in 2007 to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, alongside awareness, increasing attention is being given to creating conditions for full inclusion of individuals with ASD.
In 2026, the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value” highlights the importance of building environments in which people with ASD can realize their full potential.
ASD represents a heterogeneous group of conditions affecting social interaction, communication, and behavior. Without timely diagnosis and support, these conditions may lead to social isolation, learning difficulties, and reduced quality of life for both individuals and their families.
This is why understanding the mechanisms of ASD, identifying early markers, and developing effective approaches to care remain key priorities in modern psychiatry and related fields.
How is the prevalence of ASD changing in the world? Is it possible to identify ASD risk before birth? What new biomarkers and approaches are being studied today?
To address these and other questions, we have prepared a thematic article collection published in Consortium PSYCHIATRICUM:
RESEARCH
- Epidemiological Study on the Early Detection of Mental Disorders in Young Children in Russia
- Comparative visual perception patterns in autism spectrum disorder and mild intellectual disability: a cross-sectional study
- The Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Russian Federation: A Retrospective Study
REVIEW
- Prenatal ultrasound–detected structural anomalies associated with autism spectrum disorder: a narrative review
- Equivalence of the autism spectrum disorders diagnostics in children in telemedicine and face-to-face consultations: a literature review
- Inflammatory Hematological Ratios in Adolescents with Mental Disorders: A Scoping Review
CASE REPORT
- The Use of Umbilical Cord Blood Nucleated Cells in the Treatment of Regressive Autism: A Case Report
- The Interdisciplinary Diagnostics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using DC:0-5TM: A Case Report
DISCUSSION