AUTHORS: Hnilicová, S., Púčaťová, A., Mikovicsová, K., Šidíková, L., Hnilica, P., Ostatníková, D. ABSTRACT: Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impairment in social communication and the presence of repetitive stereotypical behavior. In developed countries, based on studies and national collection of information, the prevalence of 1 – 2 % of all children