Most Primary Care Providers Screening Toddlers for Autism
A majority of toddlers are being screened for autism spectrum disorder during primary care visits.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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.
More Screen Time for Babies Tied to Autism-Like Symptoms
Greater screen exposure and less interactive play between caregivers and children early in life is associated with autism spectrum disorder-like symptoms at age 2 years.
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