Prenatal Vitamin Use May Reduce Risk for Recurrent ASD in Younger Siblings
Maternal prenatal vitamin intake during the first month of pregnancy may reduce the risk for autism spectrum disorder recurrence in siblings of children with ASD.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Large Study Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
Once again, a large study of Danish residents confirmed that the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with an increase in autism.
MMR Vaccine Not Linked to Autism in Danish Cohort Study
Measles, mumps, rubella vaccination is not associated with an increased risk for autism, including in children with autism risk factors.
Prenatal Vitamin Intake in Early Pregnancy May Cut Autism Risk
Maternal prenatal vitamin intake during the first month of pregnancy is associated with a reduced risk for autism spectrum disorder in siblings of children with ASD.
Children With Autism More Often Have Sleep Problems
More children with autism spectrum disorder have sleep problems compared with other children.
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.
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