Look Out for the Early Signs of Autism
MONDAY, Jan. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When children have autism, it’s possible to recognize the symptoms as early as when they are 18 months old. Although it takes a doctor to diagnose the condition, parents and caregivers should be aware of the si…
Learn MoreBenzodiazepine Exposure in Pregnancy Does Not Up Risk for ADHD, Autism
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Benzodiazepine exposure during pregnancy seems not to be associated with increased risks for development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a …
Learn MoreScience Reveals Why Eye Contact Is Tough for People With Autism
FRIDAY, Nov. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A common characteristic of autism is a reluctance to make eye contact with others, and researchers now think they know where in the brain this comes from.Brain scans show that folks with autism spectrum disord…
Learn MoreEl autismo altera al cerebro de formas importantes, encuentra un estudio
JUEVES, 3 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El autismo es un trastorno más abarcador de lo que se pensaba, y parece surgir de cambios en el cerebro ubicados a lo largo de la corteza cerebral, no solo en áreas específicas, informa un estudio rec…
Learn MoreAutism Alters Brain in Major Ways, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Autism is a more comprehensive disorder than previously thought, and appears to arise from brain changes located throughout the cerebral cortex, not just in specific areas, a new study reports.Because of auti…
Learn MoreMental Health Needs High Among Young Adults With Autism
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Autistic young adults, particularly women, have high mental health needs, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in JAMA Psychiatry.Miriam I. Martini, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and …
Learn MorePhysical, Sensory Experiences Differ Among Pregnant People With Autism
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with autism have atypical physical and sensory experiences during pregnancy and have lower perceptions of prenatal health care versus people without autism, according to a study published online Oct. …
Learn MorePregnancy Often More Stressful for Women With Autism
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women who have autism are more vulnerable during pregnancy to depression and anxiety, according to a new British study.That makes it imperative that effective mental health screening and support is available t…
Learn MoreClinical Diagnoses of ASD Mostly Consistent With, Without ADOS
FRIDAY, Oct. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Clinical diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with and without the reference standard Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) are consistent in 90.0 percent of cases, according to a study publishe…
Learn MoreNot All Kids With Autism Will Benefit From Therapy Dogs
MONDAY, Oct. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For many kids with autism, Rhett, a black Labrador retriever, has been a calming and comforting influence in his seven years as a therapy dog.But parents shouldn’t assume that a service pooch is the solution fo…
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