Tag: Autism
Sensitivity, Specificity of M-CHAT-R/F for Autism Acceptable for Preemies
Highest positive predictive value seen for children born extremely preterm and those born at term
Machine Learning Model Can Predict Autism Spectrum Disorder
XGBoost model demonstrated strong performance with AUROC of 0.895 and sensitivity and specificity of 0.805 and 0.829
Healthy Prenatal Dietary Pattern Tied to Lower Odds of Autism in Offspring
High versus low adherence to healthy prenatal dietary pattern also linked to reduced social communication difficulties
Autism Intervention Effectiveness Unchanged by Increased Amounts
No evidence seen for significant, positive association between intervention amount and intervention effect size
Familial Recurrence Rate of Autism Spectrum Disorder 20.2 Percent
Male infant sex and having more than one older affected sibling were significant predictors of familial recurrence
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Reduces Suicidal Behavior in Adults With Autism
Findings show short-term benefits, which are largely not preserved at 12-month follow-up
Heritability for Autism Spectrum Disorder Varies for Males and Females
Difference in heritability estimated at 11.3 percent, with higher heritability for males than females
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In sibling control analyses, acetaminophen use not linked to risk for autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability
Motor Skills, Sensory Features Differ in Autism With, Without ADHD
Differences in motor skills, sensory and autism features, but not ADHD features, impact daily living skills in children with autism
Adults With ADHD Exhibit Camouflaging Behavior
However, adults with ADHD score lower than those with autism on total camouflaging and subscales