Children With Autism More Often Have Sleep Problems
More children with autism spectrum disorder have sleep problems compared with other children.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Risk Up for Later-Born Siblings of Children With ASD, ADHD
Later-born siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have an elevated risk of being diagnosed with the same or the other disorder.
Bumetanide May Benefit Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Behavioral features such as social communication, interactions, and restricted interest were most improved with bumetanide treatment; however, the authors reported no dose-effect relationship in the dose-ranging trial.
Prenatal Nitric Oxide Exposure Linked to Higher Risk for Autism
Prenatal exposure to nitric oxide is associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder.
New Blood Test Identifies Metabolic Subtypes Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder
NeuroPointDX announced the availability of the NPDX AA test, the first objective blood test that identifies metabolic subtypes associated with ASD in children as young as 18 months old.
Short Questionnaire IDs GI Disorders in Children With Autism
A short parent questionnaire may be able to identify gastrointestinal disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Most Meds Affecting Neurotransmitters Not Linked to Autism Risk
Prenatal exposure to most medications affecting neurotransmitter systems is not associated with estimates of autism spectrum disorder risk.
Social Stigma Worsens Mental Health With Autism
Stress related to social stigma may contribute to why people with autism experience more mental health problems than the general population.
Odds of Overweight/Obesity Up for Children With Autism
Children with ASD have increased odds of overweight/obesity compared with general population controls after adjustment for child co-occurring conditions.
Risk of Depression Up in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder is associated with increased risk of depression in young adulthood.
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