Recommendations Issued for Sleep Disturbance in Pediatric Autism
Behavioral strategies recommended as first-line treatment approach for children, teens with ASD.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Impaired Sleep Observed in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The researchers found that adults with ASD showed significant impairments in both objective (10 of 17 total outcomes) and subjective (6 of 11 total outcomes) measures of sleep compared with controls.
Girls May Receive First Autism Diagnosis Later Than Boys
Neurological, developmental, psychiatric disorders common in those with autism spectrum disorder.
Once Again, No Link Between Autism and MMR Vaccine
Ann Intern Med. 2019;170(8):513-520.
Prevalence of Pain Higher in Children With Autism
Association more pronounced among children with autism plus developmental comorbidities
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.
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