Prevalence of Pain Higher in Children With Autism
Association more pronounced among children with autism plus developmental comorbidities
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Model Benefits Rural, Underserved Areas
How much do streamlined autism spectrum disorder diagnostic models benefit primary care clinics in rural and underserved communities?
Odds of Autism Up in Children With Congenital Heart Disease
Higher odds seen for specific lesions, including atrial, ventricular septal defects.
Universal Screening for Autism Feasible in Pediatric Network
Sensitivity of 38.8% found for M-CHAT/F; specificity lower in children of color, lower-income households.
2009 to 2017 Saw Pediatric Developmental Disability Increase
Significant increases in prevalence of any developmental disability and in ADHD, ASD, intellectual disability.
Autism Rates Up, Particularly Among Minority Children
Authors say minority rates passing those of whites and expected to continue.
Incorporating Autism Spectrum Disorder Education, Training Among PAs
Results from a survey deployed by the AAPA found that more PA students are willing to receive proper education and training on the signs of autism spectrum disorder.
New Drugs May Influence Social Behaviors in Those With Autism
Drugs modulating the vasopressin pathway explored as agents to modify social behaviors in autism.
Autism Symptoms, Loneliness Moderated by Capacity for Pleasure
Adults who experienced less pleasure reported high levels of loneliness, and loneliness was the strongest predictor of depressive symptoms.
CDC: Prevalence of Autism at Age 4 Years Increasing
Frequency of co-occurring intellectual disabilities higher among children aged 4 years than 8 years.
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