Autism
MRI Can Detect Autism Risk in Infants
Researchers say an overgrowth of brain volume—detectable by magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI scan—may determine if a child will be diagnosed with autism. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are developmental disabilities with behavioral symptoms that v...
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Moms With Diabetes Have a Higher Risk of Kids With Autism
Type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes increase a woman’s risk of having a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a new study published in JAMA.
Baby's Response to Bright Light May Be Linked to Autism Risk
Babies whose eyes react more strongly than normal to bright light have a higher risk of being diagnosed with autism than those whose eyes react normally to light, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
U.S. Autism Rate Rises
A report from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention indicates that prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the United States increased 15 percent from 2012 to 2014.
Study Adds to Concerns About Pain Reliever Use During Pregnancy
Research has shown that long-term use of the pain reliever acetaminophen during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental problems like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD...
Why Eye Contact Can Be So Distressing
Research shows some avoid eye contact because it causes anxiety rather than because they lack empathy.