Tag: Autism
Prevalence of ASD Estimated at 16.8 per 1,000 for 8-Year-Olds
In 2014, prevalence of autism spectrum disorder varied among sites and by sex and race/ethnicity
ADHD Frequently Co-Occurs With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with both also have an increased risk of anxiety and mood disorder
Children With ASD, Younger Siblings Are Undervaccinated
Vaccination rates were significantly lower among younger siblings of children with ASD
Amygdala Neurons Reduced in Adulthood With Autism
This is in contrary to normal neurologic development where mature neurons increase into adulthood
Mean Depth of Ultrasonographic Penetration Greater in Autism
Greater depth in first trimester versus developmental delay group, typical development group
Cognitive Enhancement Therapy Beneficial for Adults With Autism
Participants treated with CET were significantly more likely to gain competitive employment
Maternal Folic Acid, Multivitamin Use May Cut ASD Risk in Offspring
Autism spectrum disorder risk lower in those whose moms took supplements before, while pregnant
Neuroanatomic Abnormalities ID’d in Those at Risk for Autism
Seen in carriers of deletion or duplication at 16p11.2, a common cause of autism spectrum disorder
Maternal Multivitamin Use Tied to Lower Risk of Child ASD
Lower odds of offspring autism spectrum disorder with or without additional iron or folic acid
Neuroanatomic Anomalies for Deletion, Duplication at 16p11.2
Deletion or duplication carriers have abnormalities, linked to cognitive, behavioral impairment
