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Could Brain 'Overgrowth' Contribute to Autism?
FRIDAY, June 7, 2024 – Severe forms of autism could be linked to overgrowth of the brain’s outer layer that starts while a baby is in the womb, a new study finds. Toddlers with autism have cerebral c...
Younger Kids in Class Might Be Misdiagnosed With ADHD, Autism
FRIDAY, June 7, 2024 – If your child is among the youngest in their school grade, it's more likely they'll be mistakenly identified by teachers as having ADHD or autism, a new study confirms....
For Pregnant Women, Fluoridated Drinking Water Might Raise Risks for Baby: Study
TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – Fetal exposure to fluoride from a mom-to-be's drinking water might raise the odds for physical and mental health issues in toddlers, new research suggests. The study, which...
Helping Your Child Make Friends With a Child With Autism
WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2024 – Kids are very likely to make the acquaintance of a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at some point, whether they know it or not. An estimated 95% of children ...
Prenatal Opioid Exposure Not Tied to Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Offspring
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 – Prenatal opioid exposure seems not to be associated with a meaningful increase in the risk for neuropsychiatric disorders in offspring, according to a study published...
Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring
THURSDAY, April 24, 2024 – Prescription opioids taken during pregnancy are not associated with a substantial increase in risk of developmental disorders like ADHD in children, a new study has found....
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Reduces Suicidal Behavior in Adults With Autism
MONDAY, April 22, 2024 – Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is safe and shows short-term efficacy in reducing suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in adults with suicidal behavior and autism...
Heritability for Autism Spectrum Disorder Varies for Males and Females
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – Heritability for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) varies for males and females, with higher heritability seen for males than females, according to a study published online...
Prenatal Cannabis Use Disorder Increases Risk for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – Prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with a higher risk for subsequent neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, according to a study presented at the annual...
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – In sibling control analyses, acetaminophen use during pregnancy was not associated with children's risk for autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or...
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Poses No Risk of Autism, ADHD in Kids
TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) – There’s no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, the largest study to dat...
Common Household Chemicals Could Harm the Brain
TUESDAY, March 26, 2024 – Chemicals found in common household products might damage the brain's wiring, a new study warns. These chemicals – found in disinfectants, cleaners, hair products,...
Motor Skills, Sensory Features Differ in Autism With, Without ADHD
FRIDAY, March 22, 2024 – Motor skills and sensory features differ for children with autism with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published online...
Autism Risk May Rise With In Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Meds
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 – The incidence of autism spectrum disorder is higher among children exposed to topiramate in the second half of pregnancy compared with the general population of children...
Common Epilepsy, Migraine Drug Topiramate Won't Raise Odds for Autism in Offspring
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 – A common antiseizure drug used to treat epilepsy, migraines and bipolar disorder does not appear to increase the risk of autism for kids exposed to it in the womb, a new...
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