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Yet another study finds no evidence that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine raises the risk of autism -- even among children who are at increased genetic risk. The latest research was reported in the April 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association

More Reassurance Against MMR-Autism Link

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Finding held true even for children at risk for the developmental disorder
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