Cognitive Remediation Journal, 2015 (vol. 4), issue 2

Autonomic nervous system in children with autism spectrum disorder

Bujnakova Iveta, Ondrejka Igor, Mestanik Michal, Tonhajzerova Ingrid

Cognitive Remediation Journal 2015, 4(2):4-17 | DOI: 10.5507/crj.2015.003  

Background. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown etiology, defined by impaired social communication and interaction, and by the presence of restrictive and repetitive behaviour. The autonomic imbalance, in which one branch of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) dominates over the other, is associated with a lack of dynamic flexibility and adaptability. The aim of this article was to summarize the current state of knowledge regarding ANS activity in children with ASD.Methods and Results. We have collected the latest information on autism and ANS regulation from available medical resources (PubMed). We focused on...