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November 25, 2019
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CBT intervention adapted for autism proves efficacious

CBT intervention adapted for autism proves efficacious

Cognitive behavioral therapy may be efficacious for treating anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder, according to results of a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry. Researchers noted additional advantages with an adapted CBT approach.

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November 14, 2019
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Autism, ADHD risks increased for adolescents with hypogonadism, delayed puberty

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.

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November 05, 2019
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Autism associated with excessive weight gain among children

Autism associated with excessive weight gain among children

Children with autism spectrum disorder are 41% more likely to develop obesity than typically developing children living in the same geographical regions, according to findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Pediatric Obesity.

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October 31, 2019
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Fetal acetaminophen exposure may increase child's risk for ADHD, autism

Fetal acetaminophen exposure may increase child's risk for ADHD, autism

Fetal acetaminophen exposure may increase a child’s risk for ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, according to results of a prospective cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

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October 30, 2019
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Parents of children with autism may benefit from diet interventions

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.

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October 30, 2019
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Autism MEAL Plan offers multidisciplinary approach to address food selectivity

Autism MEAL Plan offers multidisciplinary approach to address food selectivity

PHILADELPHIA — Presenters at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo showcased a parent-mediated, group-based intervention called the Autism Managing Eating Aversions and Limited variety, or MEAL, Plan.

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October 22, 2019
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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.

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October 22, 2019
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Patients with comorbid autism and ADHD can safely take ADHD medication

Patients with comorbid autism and ADHD can safely take ADHD medication

Patients with autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring ADHD can safely and effectively take medication for ADHD, according to a study conducted in the Netherlands and published in Journal of Attention Disorders.

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October 11, 2019
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One in six American children has a developmental disability

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.

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September 30, 2019
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Fine motor skill deficits may predict language delays in children with autism

Fine motor skill deficits may predict language delays in children with autism

Fine motor skills were a key predictor of language outcomes in two longitudinal cohorts of language-delayed preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, according to findings published in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

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