Autism Spectrum Disorder

Early emerging autism spectrum disorder symptom levels often declined across development, according to an analysis of a prospective population-based cohort published in American Journal of Psychiatry.

A significant number of children with autism spectrum disorder did well by middle childhood in one or more key domains of developmental health, according to results of a longitudinal cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

Children with type 1 diabetes have an increased risk for developing neurodevelopment disorders, with the risk greater for those with a high HbA1c, according to a study published in Diabetologia.

Teenagers and young adults with autism spectrum disorder were significantly more likely to attempt suicide and die by suicide than those without ASD, a cohort study from Denmark showed.

Pregnancy weight gain in excess of recommendations is associated with a higher risk for autism spectrum disorder among offspring, according to results of a meta-analysis published in Obesity.

Children whose mothers used cannabis during pregnancy are at a higher risk for autism compared with children whose mothers did not, according to a study published in Nature Medicine.

Patients diagnosed with celiac disease in childhood have a higher risk for psychiatric disorders with the increased risk persisting until adulthood, according to study results.

Online tools may be able to improve diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, according to results of a survey study published in PLOS ONE.

Children with parents who have a sibling with ASD are at a higher risk for ASD compared with the general population, according to the results of a study published in Biological Psychiatry.

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