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Training programs for parents can help improve the behavior of children with autism

Parent Training Program Can Improve Child Behavior in Autism

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Behavior management strategies appear to make a difference, researchers found
The behavior of health care providers is likely a very important factor in delayed autism identification

Response to Parental Concerns of Autism Found Lacking

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Early diagnosis is associated with better long-term outcomes
Gestational diabetes may increase the risk a child will develop autism

Gestational Diabetes May Increase Risk of Autism

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High blood glucose might interfere with normal brain development, researcher says
Assisted reproductive technology is associated with increased incidence of autism

Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Autism

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Correlation mainly explained by adverse prenatal and perinatal outcomes; multiple births
Physicians should be prepared for questions about the safety of the measles

AMA Provides Key Messages for Patients About Vaccination

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Physicians should be prepared for patients to ask questions about MMR and link to autism
Therapy involving "video feedback" -- where parents watch videos of their interactions with their baby -- might help prevent infants at risk for autism from developing the disorder

Video-Based Tx May Benefit Babies at Risk for Autism

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Research suggests an effect for at-risk infants, but more study is needed
The 10 to 20 minutes of a typical well-child visit isn't enough time to reliably detect a young child's risk of autism

Brief Well-Child Visit Inadequate for ID of Autism Risk

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Typical behaviors often exceed atypical ones and mislead clinicians in brief assessments