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Screen Time May Not Be Tied to Autism Spectrum Disorder
MONDAY, Dec. 18, 2023 – Screen time for children may not be associated with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Dec. 8 in JAMA Network Open. Yaakov ...
Pharmacologic Restraint Used in 3 Percent of Pediatric Mental Health Admissions
MONDAY, Dec. 11, 2023 – The use of pharmacologic restraints occurs in 3 percent of hospitalizations for children admitted with a primary mental health diagnosis, according to a study published...
AI Might Accurately Spot Autism in Early Childhood
TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2023 — University of Louisville researchers say they've developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system with a near-perfect record of diagnosing autism in toddlers. Using s...
Risk for Autism Increased for Children Born to Those With Infertility
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2023 – Children born to individuals with infertility have a slightly higher risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Nov. 20 in JAMA Network...
Neighborhood Disadvantage Tied to Higher Risk for Autism Diagnosis
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 – Children residing in more disadvantaged neighborhoods at birth have a higher likelihood of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, according to a brief report...
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 Diagnosed at 12 to 36 Months Does Not Always Persist
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 – More than one-third of children clinically diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 12 to 36 months of age do not continue to meet the diagnostic criteria at age 5...
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...
1 in 4 Teens With Autism May Be Undiagnosed
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 – As many as 1 in 4 teens with autism may be undiagnosed, new research suggests. “Autism is much more prevalent than people assume,” said lead researcher Walter Zahorodny, an ass...
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...
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