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.
Tag: Autism
Epidurals during labour may up autism risk
There's no causal link, but an observational study suggests pain medication given this way has long-term neurodevelopment effects.
Reports of antidepressant harms likely confounded: study
Researchers question links with pregnancy harms and suicide.
Autism risk more strongly linked to genetics
Maternal risk doesn't explain any variation in autism risk, research suggests.
Autism linked to mothers’ solvent exposure
Study adds to evidence of occupational risk factors, but more research is needed, say US authors.
A GP guide to managing ASD – part 2
Which is better for managing autism in children — therapy-based or medical interventions?
A GP guide to managing ASD – part 1
We look at the evidence for three intervention therapies for children with ASD.
