Autism

A systematic review and meta-analysis of nearly 3 dozen published articles details the apparent increase in risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes associated with a diagnosis of autism.

Colleen Kraft, MD, senior medical director of clinical adoption at Cognoa, discusses how autism spectrum disorder (ASD) development affects children and families, along with how early diagnosis and treatment can improve the lives of children with ASD.

A recent study found that while children exposed to benzodiazepine during pregnancy had a greater risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), siblings without exposure saw similar risks of neurodevelopmental disorders.

We revisit some of last year’s top articles about autism spectrum disorder.

When comparing the rate of diagnoses for autism spectrum disorder given clinically to those given through the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), consistency between the 2 methods was found.

A new study examined the effectiveness of different survey recruitment strategies when engaging parents of children with autism.

Recent research suggests females with autism may need their own set of parameters on which to be measured.

Global prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is 1% to 2%, but little research has been done in non-White populations. An investigation offers some much-needed insight.

The US Food and Drug Administration has given marketing authorization to Cognoa, Inc. for their device to aid in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

A study examines if promoting positive behaviors including masking leads to improved face covering in children with autism spectrum disorder and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Is there value in predictive testing for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? A study examines the ethics.

The pandemic has drastically changed the lives of children, but children with autism spectrum disorder in particular lost the routines that made life easier to handle. A study presented at the virtual 2021 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting offers insight.

A recent investigation examines if people with autism spectrum disorder may be at greater risk of both death by suicide and suicide attempts.

An investigation examines whether children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk of substance use disorder.

Pica can be a life-threatening condition. An investigation examines whether children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders are at greater risk of having it.

What to consider when keeping children with autism spectrum disorder safe from getting lost.

More than 1 condition can have an impact on health outcomes. A new investigation examines how multimorbidity can impact educational outcomes.

An investigation looks into whether exposure to maternal epidural during delivery has an impact on risk for autism spectrum disorder.

A recent study examined the impact of a nightly dose of pediatric prolonged-release melatonin on sleep disturbances in children with autism spectrum disorder.

Severe iodine deficiency in pregnancy has been linked to intellectual disabilities in offspring. An investigation studies whether the same is true for mild-to-moderate deficiency.

A recent study investigates what is causing ASD to drop in wealthy, white California.

Despite clear guidelines opposing it, some children aged younger than 18 months get screen time with televisions, tablets, or cell phones. A new study indicates that these early exposures could increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-like symptoms later in life.

Motor skill delays are an early predictor of language delays later in childhood and into adulthood in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

The pediatric medical home is the perfect place for early diagnosis of children who may have autism spectrum disorder.

For a child with a developmental disorder, the pathway from screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to diagnosis of ASD to lifelong care takes place in the child’s medical home.