Autism Spectrum Disorder

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ENIGMA Study Finds Age Related Cortical Differences in ADHD, ASD, and OCD

Despite being common and often comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders, the study found robust yet subtle differences across age groups and the disorders in terms of cortical and subcortical brain structures.

Most Primary Care Providers Screening Toddlers for Autism

A majority of toddlers are being screened for autism spectrum disorder during primary care visits.

Psychiatric Disorders May Share Common Neurodevelopmental Cortical Thinning Patterns

The researchers concluded that the correlation between interregional cortical thinning during maturation and expression patterns of genes associated with multiple psychiatric disorders suggested a common molecular process.

Family Accommodation Hinders Anxiety Treatment in Youths With ASD

At 16 weeks, both CBT treatments significantly reduced accommodation frequency more than standard treatment, with no significant differences between the CBT treatments.

Sleep Problems in Infancy May Be Tied to Autism Diagnosis

Sleep-onset problems in the first year of life may precede an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in children at higher risk for ASD.

Cord Blood Does Not Improve Socialization Skills in Autism

A single infusion of cord blood does not improve socialization skills or reduce autism symptoms among children with autism spectrum disorder.

Clinical Genetic Testing for Autism Remains Very Low

Only 3 percent of patients with autism spectrum disorder report having received all recommended clinical genetic testing.

CBT Reduces Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Both cognitive behavioral therapy conditions achieved a higher rate of positive treatment response than the treatment as usual condition.

Childhood Autism May Raise Risk for Later Eating Disorders

Greater autistic social traits in childhood could be a risk factor for the development of disordered eating in adolescence.

Age of Parents and Grandparents at Childbirth Influences Risk of Autism in Children

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder has been increasing over the past few decades and depending on the region, it is estimated to occur in 1% to 2% of children.