Tag: Autism
Autism May Be Overdiagnosed in the United States
Children with developmental delays may be receiving inaccurate diagnoses from nonspecialists
Peri-Op Experience Similar for Children With, Without Autism
Children with ASD are significantly more likely to have nonstandard premedication types
Autism Diagnosis May Be Delayed With Co-Occurring ADHD
Co-occurrence increases likelihood of autism diagnosis after age 6
Longer, Shorter Interpregnancy Interval Tied to Higher ASD Risk
Higher autism risk seen in children born after <2-year or >6-year interval
Genetic Tests Could Improve Management of Autism
Researchers anticipate genetic testing of children with autism will continue to increase
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Autism Screening in Children
Evidence insufficient to assess balance of benefits, harms of screening in asymptomatic children
Autism Spectrum Disorder Care Costs Could Top $500B by 2025
Researchers stress need for research to find better interventions, treatments, to lower future spending
C-Section, Autism Spectrum Disorder Link Questioned
No correlation seen for elective, emergency cesarean section in sibling control analysis
Parental Age Factors Linked to Autism Risk
Greater odds in children of teenage mothers, older mothers, and parents with big age gap
Special Diets, Supplements May Be Counterproductive in ASD
These interventions are often tied to either too little or too much of certain nutrients
