The average age of diagnosis for speech/language disorders among the children was 4.4 years; for scholastic disorders, 3.5 years; and for motor disorders, 7.7 years. In addition to having a large sample size and 14-year follow-up, the … [Read more...]
Autism Not Linked to Labor Induction, Augmentation
SAN DIEGO — Birth complications during labor and delivery do not increase a child's risk for autism spectrum disorder, delegates heard here at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2015 Annual Pregnancy Meeting. The findings conflict with … [Read more...]
Largest-ever autism genome study finds most siblings have different autism-risk genes
The largest-ever autism genome study, funded by Autism Speaks, reveals that the disorder's genetic underpinnings are even more complex than previously thought: Most siblings who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have different autism-linked … [Read more...]