Autism Spectrum Disorder
CBT intervention adapted for autism proves efficacious
Autism, ADHD risks increased for adolescents with hypogonadism, delayed puberty

Children with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism or delayed puberty are more likely to develop neurodevelopment disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and intellectual disabilities, compared with those who undergo normal puberty, according to findings published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology.
Autism associated with excessive weight gain among children
Fetal acetaminophen exposure may increase child's risk for ADHD, autism
Parents of children with autism may benefit from diet interventions

Research presented at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo highlighted a need for future studies of the impact of autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, within the family unit over time. Potential interventions include family-centered approaches to address mealtime behavior and programs that focus on managing disruptive behavior, researchers reported.
Autism MEAL Plan offers multidisciplinary approach to address food selectivity
Fluoxetine may not treat OCD symptoms in patients with ASD
Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders who exhibit obsessive-compulsive disorder behaviors had significantly lower scores for OCD behaviors at 16 weeks when taking fluoxetine compared with placebo, according to findings published in JAMA. However, in prespecified analyses that accounted for several variables, the difference between the groups was nonsignificant.
Patients with comorbid autism and ADHD can safely take ADHD medication
One in six American children has a developmental disability

Between 2009 and 2017, approximately one in six children aged 3 to 17 years in the United States had a diagnosed developmental disability, according to updated prevalence estimates published in Pediatrics. Researchers noted increases specifically in the prevalence of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability.