Autism Spectrum Disorders News

For infants with Down syndrome, early intervention to address obstructive sleep apnea may lead to better cognitive and behavioral outcomes at 36 months, according to new research from The Lancet.

Autism spectrum disorder incidence was higher for children with prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications vs. the general population, but some associations weakened after adjusting for treatment indication, researchers reported.

Significant dose-response associations were found for transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation across several mental disorders, including schizophrenia and depression, according to research.

There is insignificant evidence to support recommendations that children with autism will benefit from intensive interventions, according to the results of a meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics.

NEW YORK — Youth with autism spectrum disorder and psychiatric comorbidities were more likely to be hospitalized and show greater symptom severity, which led to prolonged hospital stays and higher costs, according to study results.

NEW YORK — In this Healio Video Perspective from the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, Eric Hollander, MD, discusses adult autism diagnosis, treatments and prevalence.

NEW YORK — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a perfect opportunity for individuals to focus on their state of mind, Carol A. Bernstein, MD, said in this Healio video from the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting.

For those with epilepsy who may become pregnant and their potential offspring, medications must optimize seizure control as well as outcomes for the fetus, according to new guidelines presented in Neurology.

NEW YORK — Lithium exposure in drinking water was associated with potentially detrimental effects on human health, including increased risk for autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia spectrum disorder, according to researchers.