Alterations of oral microbiota in young children with autism: Unraveling potential biomarkers for early detection.

Objectives: This study investigated the oral microbiota in young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to determine possible alterations in microbial composition and identify potential biomarkers for early detection.

Methods: Dental plaque samples from 25 children with ASD (aged 3-6 years; M = 4.79, SD = 0.

Dimensional structure of the BRIEF2 and its relations with ADHD symptoms and task performance on executive functions in Chinese children.

This study examined the dimensional structure of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, Second Edition (BRIEF2) in a Chinese sample of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related concerns and the correlations of the BRIEF2 with the children's ADHD symptoms and their performance on executive function (EF) tasks. Participants were 339 Chinese children aged 6-15 (M = 9.18 years, SD = 2.