[Autism and intelligence quotient: stability?].

Introduction: Autism is a heterogeneous disorder. The possibility of determining its characteristics over time will have a great impact on the prognosis and predictions that can be made. In that regard, the intelligence quotient and its possible stability throughout the life cycle can help to better define the phenotype of the disorder and its associated needs.

[FIRST: a tool for facilitating reading comprehension in high-functioning autism spectrum disorder].

Introduction: Numerous studies have been documenting during the last decades the difficulties of reading comprehension shown by people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including those with preserved intelligence. These difficulties can condition their educational path and directly impact on social inclusion, autonomy and access to employment.

Development: This article presents the work developed by a multidisciplinary team under the framework of a project funded by the European Union.

[Development and follow-up of autism spectrum disorders].

Introduction: Autism spectrum disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders with qualitative impairment in functioning domains and areas of human characteristically. It is important to know how is the outcome in the adolescent and adult age of these people to provide the services and support needed.

Development: We review the most important follow-up studies have been conducted in autism spectrum disorders, realizes the kind of designs that have been carried out and the results obtained in different areas of development and independent functioning.

[The autistic spectrum. An epidemiological study and analysis of possible subgroups].

Introduction: Although the concept of autistic spectrum may be useful to explain and describe the heterogeneity of the syndrome, its aetiology is still unknown. Different disorders have been reported as the biological basis of autism. Early diagnosis and a multi disciplinary approach to the condition are essential for effective psychopaedagogic treatment.