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January 21, 2020
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25% of young children with autism are undiagnosed

25% of young children with autism are undiagnosed

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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January 02, 2020
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Top 10 most-read Infectious Diseases in Children stories of 2019

To kick off the new year, IDC has assembled a list of the 10 most-read stories of 2019. Please follow the links to access the full stories.

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December 27, 2019
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Study calls attention to cost of air pollution-related conditions in kids

Study calls attention to cost of air pollution-related conditions in kids

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.

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December 26, 2019
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Computer-automated decision support improves early screening rates for ASD

Computer-automated decision support improves early screening rates for ASD

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.

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December 19, 2019
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Q&A: Autism guidelines include messages for clinicians about screening

Q&A: Autism guidelines include messages for clinicians about screening

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.

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December 16, 2019
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New autism recommendations emphasize importance of early intervention

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.

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December 16, 2019
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Shortage of applied behavior analysis providers exists for children with ASD

Shortage of applied behavior analysis providers exists for children with ASD

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.

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December 12, 2019
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ADHD, autism and 6 psychiatric disorders share common genetic structure

ADHD, autism and 6 psychiatric disorders share common genetic structure

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

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December 09, 2019
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DNA testing may predict ASD in siblings of individuals with the disorder

DNA testing may predict ASD in siblings of individuals with the disorder

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

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December 02, 2019
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ASD may increase risk for depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety

ASD may increase risk for depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety

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.

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