Autism diagnosed under three years does not always persist, study suggests
More than one-third of children clinically diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as toddlers do not continue to meet the diagnostic criteria in later childhood, US…
Tag: Autism
Toddlers’ attention to ‘motherese’ may give clues to autism
Nearly all toddlers who displayed little interest in ‘motherese’ were later confirmed to have autism, a study reveals. Researchers showed kids between 12 and 48…
Autism linked to higher risk of cardiometabolic disease: review
Autism spectrum disorders may be associated with a higher chance of developing cardiometabolic diseases, according to a review published in JAMA Pediatrics. US researchers found a…
‘We can’t let domestic violence blight their entire lives’: A GP’s story treating children
Dr Colette Hourigan operates a program for women and children affected by domestic violence. She works three days a week, but she is also on…
Brain scans hold clue to why eye contact is difficult for people with autism
Brain scans show that people with autism spectrum disorder had significantly less activity in their dorsal parietal cortex during eye-to-eye contact, than people without the…
‘Profound autism’: a backward step or a diagnostic label highlighting the patient’s needs?
A heated debate about autism has been reignited after the recent publication of an article advocating for use of the term “profound autism”. This term…
Chorioamnionitis ‘ups risk of neurological disorders’ in offspring
The maternal infection is largely driven by preterm delivery, researchers say.
Patients with autism avoiding GPs because of discomfort in waiting room
Noise, fluorescent lights and smells are among the sensory challenges listed by survey respondents.
Autism intervention in infancy ‘ready for prime time’
Dramatic trial result suggests a new therapy is poised for clinical use, researcher says.
Suicide attempts three times higher in people with autism: study
The authors say women and girls with the condition seem to be at particular risk.
