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Lots of Screen Time Could Be Early Sign of ADHD, Autism
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2023 – Kids with a genetic risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are likely to spend hours a day glued to their screens, but researchers say it doesn't mean screen time causes...
Don't Trust TikTok for Trustworthy Info on Autism
FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 – TikTok may be great for watching funny cat videos and learning make-up hacks, but new research suggests this platform should not be trusted when it comes to information on...
Many Teens With Autism Spectrum Disorder Remain Undiagnosed
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 – Approximately one-quarter of 16-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have not been formally diagnosed, according to a brief report published online Aug. 29 in the ...
Autism Tied to Widespread Physical Health Comorbidity
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 – People with autism have widespread, physical health comorbidity that spans nearly all major organ systems versus adults without autism, according to a study published online...
New Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children’s Brains Might Spur Autism
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 – Severe inflammation very early in childhood might hamper the development of key brain cells, perhaps setting the stage for conditions such as autism or schizophrenia, new...
Nearly 4 in 10 Toddlers Diagnosed With Autism No Longer Have It by Age 6
MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 – Not all children diagnosed with autism as toddlers continue to have that diagnosis once they reach elementary school, a new study shows. While some past research has suggested...
App Can Accurately Detect Autism in Young Children
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 – An autism screening digital application (app) administered to young children can accurately detect autism, according to a study published online Oct. 2 in Nature Medicine....
Spending on Kids' Mental Health Keeps Rising
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 – In yet another reminder of the psychic toll the pandemic has taken on young people, new research shows spending on mental health services for U.S. children and adolescents...
Objective Measures of Social Visual Engagement Aid Early Diagnosis of Autism
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 – Objective measurements of social visual engagement through eye tracking-based measures can be used to aid in autism diagnosis and assessment, according to a study published...
Eye Tracking of Social Visual Engagement Predicts Autism Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – Eye tracking-based measurement of social visual engagement is predictive of autism diagnoses by clinical experts in 16- to 30-month-old children, according to a study...
Eye-Tracking Device Could Be More Accurate Test for Autism in Toddlers
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – Just 1 in 4 children with autism is diagnosed before age 3, but a new eye-tracking technology may allow for earlier diagnosis and intervention, according to three clinical...
People With Autism Face Much Higher Risk for Self-Harm, Suicide
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 – People with autism are over three times more likely than their peers without the developmental disorder to experience self-injury, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, or...
Families With Multiple Cases Give Clues to Autism's Origins
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 – In a study of families that have multiple children with autism, researchers have unearthed new insights into genes that might drive the disorder. “Study design is critical, a...
Maternal Labor Epidural Analgesia May Be Linked to Autism in Children
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 – Maternal labor epidural analgesia (LEA) was associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among offspring, according to a study published online...
Primary Care Doctors Receiving Specialized Training Can Diagnose Autism
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 – In most cases, community-based primary care clinicians who receive specialized training can accurately diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study...
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