Autism Spectrum Disorder

One-fourth of children aged 8 years or younger with documented signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, are not diagnosed, according to a study published in Autism Research.

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A review published in Environmental Research summarized per-case cost estimates for six air pollution-related childhood health conditions — estimates that may be used for benefit assessments for air pollution regulations and climate change policies, the authors said.

The use of computer automation in a clinical setting increased screening rates of children for autism spectrum disorder, according to findings of a cluster-randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open.

The AAP published updated clinical guidelines for autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, that offer clinicians insight into new strategies for identification and early intervention of the disorder.

The AAP updated its clinical recommendations for autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, for the first time in 12 years, emphasizing the importance of early detection and intervention strategies and describing concomitant conditions like anxiety and ADHD.

As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder continues to rise in the United States, the supply of certified applied behavior analysis providers to match the demand for treatment has fallen significantly short, according to study findings published in Psychiatric Services.

Researchers have identified eight psychiatric disorders that share a common genetic structure, according to study results published in Cell.

DNA testing of siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorder may help predict a future diagnosis, according to findings published in Nature Communications.

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder may be at an increased risk for depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety diagnoses than those without ASD, according to results of a population-based cohort study published in JAMA Pediatrics.