Tag: Autism
Social Cognitive Performance Similar With Schizophrenia, Autism
Meta-analysis shows no significant differences in performance for emotion processing, theory of mind tasks
Hearing Test Response May ID Newborns at Risk for Autism
Prolonged auditory brainstem response phase, V-negative latency seen in newborns with autism spectrum disorder
Autism, ADHD Linked to More Doctor, Hospital Visits by Age 1
Patterns of health care use before age 1 distinctive in autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Maternal Epidural During Birth Linked to Later Autism in Kids
Autism risk seems to increase with longer duration of epidural exposure
Autism Triggers Nonverbal Manifestation of GI Symptoms in Children
Somatic complaints, behavioral issues in children with ASD may actually be an expression of GI symptoms
Risk for Autism Increased With Preterm, Postterm Birth
Risk increased for children born in weeks 22 to 31, 32 to 36, 43 to 44 versus 37 to 42 of gestation
Individuals With Autism at Risk for Other Health Conditions
Risk higher compared with the general population even after controlling for smoking, alcohol use, BMI
Maternal H1N1 Flu Vaccination Not Linked to Autism in Offspring
Prenatal exposure not associated with diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, autistic disorder
For Black Children With Autism, Diagnosis Occurs at About Age 5
On average, diagnosis occurs 3.5 years after parents' first concerns about the child's development
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Harm Child Neurodevelopment
Maternal cannabis use during pregnancy tied to higher risk for autism spectrum disorder in offspring












