Children With Autism Found to Have Higher Risk for Obesity
Obesity seen in 22 percent of children with autism spectrum disorders.
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Reduced Functional Connectivity of the Amygdala in Young Children With Autism
Investigators examined functional connectivity between the amygdala and the mPFC, bilateral temporal lobe, striatum, thalamus, cingulate cortex, and cerebellum in children diagnosed with autism and age-matched control participants.
Autism: Does Race, Sex Affect Risk of Younger Siblings With Affected Older Siblings?
While past studies have shown that younger siblings with an affected older sibling are at higher risk of autism, these findings have not been evaluated in a large, racially and ethnically diverse population.
New Study Finds No Link Between Labor Induction and Autism
These results are contrary to results from a prior large population study.
Increase in Treatment of Children with Autism Remains Modest Following Insurance Mandates
The longer autism spectrum disorder insurance mandates remained in place, the more that mandate-associated treated prevalence increased.
In Vitro Modeling of Early Brain Overgrowth in Autism
In vitro assays hold promise as diagnostic tools in complex neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism.
Autism and Epilepsy Comorbidity: Shared Etiology?
The results indicate a 10-fold increased risk of future autism in patients diagnosed with epilepsy.
Addressing Common Nutritional Deficiencies in Autism
Ann Neumayer, MD, suggests that giving too many supplements can be harmful as well as giving too few.
Early Immune Biomarkers Identified for Autism Subphenotype
The immune system dysregulation during pregnancy may lead to or exacerbate neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism.
Wandering Poses Serious Risks to Children With ASD
Children with an autism spectrum disorder often have a different sensory profile than those without, and they may wander because of an overreaction to sensory stimulation such as noises or smells.
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