Clinical Genetic Testing for Autism Remains Very Low
Only 3 percent of patients with autism spectrum disorder report having received all recommended clinical genetic testing.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Sleep Problems in Infancy May Be Linked to Autism Diagnosis
Sleep-onset problems in the first year of life may precede an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in children at higher risk for autism spectrum disorder.
Age of Parents and Grandparents at Childbirth Influences Risk of Autism in Children
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder has been increasing over the past few decades and depending on the region, it is estimated to occur in 1% to 2% of children.
More Screen Time for Babies Tied to Autism-Like Symptoms
Greater screen exposure and less interactive play between caregivers and children early in life is associated with ASD-like symptoms at age 2 years
The Relationship Between Gut Microbiota and Neurodegenerative Disorders
The microbiota-gut-brain axis represents a bidirectional communication pathway through which the gut microbiota may influence the CNS.
AAN Publishes Guideline for Managing Sleep Disorders in Children, Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
A new guideline from AAN offers recommendations on the use of behavioral, nutraceutical, and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for improving sleep disorders in children with ASD.
Bumetanide Promising for Reducing Symptoms of Autism
Bumetanide seems effective for improving symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children.
Girls May Receive First Autism Diagnosis Later Than Boys
Among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), girls often receive a first diagnosis of autism later than boys.
Severity of Autism Symptoms May Vary in Monozygotic Twins
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is markedly heritable, with probandwise concordance of 96 percent, but there is variation in the severity of symptomatology above the diagnostic threshold.
Impaired Sleep Observed in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The researchers found that adults with ASD showed significant impairments in both objective and subjective measures of sleep compared with controls.
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