Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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

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LG Berry

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

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Laurel Ranger

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

Incidence of Suicide in Autism Spectrum Disorder From 2013 to 2017

Between 2013 and 2017, the cumulative incidence of suicide was higher in the autism spectrum disorder population compared with the non-ASD population.

Prenatal Valproate Exposure Associated With Increased Risk for ADHD

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Abigail Nover

Researchers sought to determine whether prenatal exposure to valproate and other antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) increases the risk for ADHD in offspring.

Functional Milestones Identified for Persons With Down Syndrome

Most people with Down syndrome maintain personal hygiene by age 13 and work independently by age 20.

Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollutants Linked With Increased Incidence of Autism

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Emily Pond

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

Risk Increased for Later-Born Siblings of Children With ASD, ADHD

Later-born siblings of children with ASD or ADHD have an elevated risk of being diagnosed with the same or the other disorder.

Rates of ADHD Diagnosis, Treatment Increased for August-Born Children

In states with a Sept. 1 cutoff for kindergarten entry, the rates of ADHD diagnosis and treatment are higher for children born in August than those born in September.

ASD Risk on Offspring With Prenatal Use of Medication Affecting Neurotransmitter System

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Emily Pond

Investigators sought to determine the association between prenatal exposure of medications affecting the neurotransmitter system and the risk for autism spectrum disorders.

Estimated 2.5 Percent of US Children Diagnosed With Autism

The prevalence of parent-reported autism spectrum disorder is estimated at 2.5% among US children aged 3 to 17 years.