Tag: Autism
Prodromal Intervention Effective for Infants at Risk of Autism
'At-risk' infants do better if therapists train parents to communicate more effectively
Link Between Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy, Autism Challenged
After accounting for other factors that increase risk, the association disappeared
Higher Risk of Death From Injury Among Individuals With Autism
Leading causes of death attributed to injury include suffocation, asphyxiation, and drowning
MRI Can Identify Early Signs of ASD in High-Risk Infants
MRI + computer algorithm indicate which high-risk babies might develop autism spectrum disorder
Microbiota Transfer Therapy Could Help Children With Autism
Preliminary research finds benefits from the new approach in young patients with ASD
No Link for Maternal Flu Infection, Increased ASD Risk
Suggestion of increased risk for children whose mothers were vaccinated in their first trimester
Metformin May Help Treatment-Associated Weight Gain in ASD
Weight gain often a side effect of antipsychotic drugs used to treat irritability and agitation
In Utero Exposure to Banned PCB Chemicals Tied to Autism Risk
These toxins have lingered in the environment, study authors say
Modified Checklist With Follow-Up Valid for Autism in Toddlers
Minimally trained primary care providers can administer M-CHAT/F during well-child visits
Hearing Impairment May Be an Early Indicator of Autism
Researchers identify inner-ear problem that might impair speech development
