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Altered diagnosis has led to growth in autism
Only forty per cent of the notable increase in autism cases that has been registered during the past few decades is due to causes that are as yet unknown.
Nov 4, 2014
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Higher risk of autism found in children born at short and long interpregnancy intervals
A study published in the MONTH 2014 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that children who were conceived either less than 1 year or more than 5 years after the birth of their ...
Sep 24, 2014
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Kids with autism and sensory processing disorders show differences in brain wiring
Researchers at UC San Francisco have found that children with sensory processing disorders have decreased structural brain connections in specific sensory regions different than those in autism, further establishing SPD as ...
Jul 30, 2014
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Home videos could be powerful tool for diagnosing autism, researcher says
Short home videos, such as those posted on YouTube, may become a powerful tool for diagnosing autism, according to a study whose senior author is a scientist at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Apr 17, 2014
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Findings raise concerns about path to autism early intervention
A new study from researchers at Autism Speaks shows improvement towards universal early screening for autism. The report, published online today in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, also ...
Jan 29, 2014
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Study on DSM-5 shows effects on autism diagnosis and prevalence
A new study finds that the estimated prevalence of autism under the new DSM-5 criteria would decrease only to the extent that some children would receive the new diagnosis of social communication disorder (SCD). The study, ...
Jan 27, 2014
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New diagnosis rules could lead to drop in autism numbers
(HealthDay)—Stricter new criteria for autism may change how frequently the condition is diagnosed, a new study suggests.
Jan 22, 2014
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A better approach to diagnosing autism
As the number of children with autism increases nationwide, the need for effective and consistent clinical diagnosis is growing. A statewide committee recently published new guidelines designed to ensure health professionals, ...
Dec 23, 2013
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New study identifies signs of autism in the first months of life
Researchers at Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine have identified signs of autism present in the first months of life. The researchers followed babies from birth ...
Nov 6, 2013
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Ga. autism project looks to early detection
A partnership between an autism research center and the state of Georgia is working to boost early detection and diagnosis of the disorder.
Sep 21, 2013
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