Researchers performed a systematic review of PubMed literature until May2020 including clinical sequencing studies that utilized next-generation sequencing (NGS) in individuals with epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or intellectual disability (ID).
Investigators assessed the risk of autism spectrum disorder in relation to levels of neonatal acute phase proteins, which are key components of innate immune function, measured in neonatal dried blood spots.
The role that parents play in the treatment of their children’s symptoms of autism spectrum disorder is an important one. Consequently, developing effective, efficient, socially acceptable, and accessible procedures for training parents to implement applied-behavior-analysis interventions is critically important.
Research conducted by the CDC concludes that the majority of adolescents, especially those aged 12 to 14 years, are not receiving comprehensive health care transition planning by their primary care provider.
