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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Genes Linked to Autism May Raise Intelligence

March 12, 2015

People with genetic traits that are linked to autism risk show slightly increased intelligence.

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Related Mental Health Issues

By

Julian E. Bailes, MD

January 30, 2015

Concussions resulting from contact sports injuries can impact cognition, behavior and mood.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Cesarean Births May Increase Autism Risk

October 27, 2014

Researchers found a possible link between C-section and increased risk of autism spectrum disorder development in childhood.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Treating Autism Early Can Curb Developmental Delays

September 9, 2014

Infants as young as six months old who showed early signs of autism saw symptoms disappear after receiving Infant Start therapy.

Neurosteroid Studied as Bipolar Depression Treatment

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism Linked to Excess Synapses in Adolescent Brains

August 26, 2014

Developing a drug similar to rapamycin/sirolimus to “prune” the extra synapses could improve autism treatment.

Mental Disabilities Rise Among Children, Especially From Rich Families

Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

Mental Disabilities Up in U.S. Children

August 21, 2014

Neurodevelopmental disorders still higher overall in poor families, but recent increases especially pronounced in well-off.

Neurodevelopmental Disorder

High Blood Lead Levels Tied to Child Behavioral Problems

July 7, 2014

Emotional reactivity, anxiety problems, and pervasive developmental problems increased with each 1-µg/dL increase in blood lead concentrations.

Practice Management

Understanding the  changes in DSM-5

By

Amber Whitmore, PA-C

June 30, 2014

The latest revision of the diagnostic manual does away with the complex  multiaxial organization in favor of a simpler chapter order of disorders.

Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Prenatal Chemical Exposure May Affect Neurodevelopment

June 9, 2014

A manufactured compound widely used as flame retardants in the past three decades has been associated with lower IQ and hyperactivity in kids.

Babies that fail to respond to their name by the age of 12 months or that are consistently unresponsive to the voice of a parent may be displaying early signs of an ASD.

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Autism Spectrum Disorders: Signs & Symptoms

April 1, 2011

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disorders that pose social, behavioral and communication challenges that range from mild to severe. The CDC estimates that one in every 110 U.S. children have an ASD and approximately 730,000 people aged 0 to 21 years currently live with the disorder. On average, boys are four-…