Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Maternal Infection in Pregnancy Increases Risk for Autism, Depression in Offspring

Maternal infection during pregnancy may be partially responsible for autism and depression in exposed offspring.

Reduction in Autism Diagnoses Observed With DSM-5

Use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5) criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) seems to have reduced the number of ASD diagnoses.

Digital Intervention Can Improve Socialization in Children With Autism

An artificial intelligence-driven wearable behavioral intervention, Superpower Glass, can improve social outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Family History of Mental Disorders Linked to Higher Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorders with and without intellectual disability showed different patterns of association with familial mental and neurological disorders.

Prenatal Vitamin Use May Reduce Risk for Recurrent ASD in Younger Siblings

Maternal prenatal vitamin intake during the first month of pregnancy may reduce the risk for autism spectrum disorder recurrence in siblings of children with ASD.

Study Again Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism

Once again, a large study of Danish residents confirmed that the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with an increase in autism.

Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder Increased in Children of Parents With Mood Disorders

Maternal affective and depressive disorders may increase the risk for autism spectrum disorder in children, while exposure to disorders in fathers alone does not appear to a risk factor.

Positive Well-Being May Protect Against Depression in Adults With Autism

A recent study highlights the potential protective role of positive well-being against depression in people with autism spectrum disorder.

Elevated Gender Variance Associated With Autism Characteristics in a Nonclinical Population

Gender variance may not be unique to autism spectrum disorder populations and may also occur in other clinical populations.

Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollutants Linked With Increased Incidence of Autism

Researchers investigated a potential link between increased risk for autism and prenatal exposure to air pollution.