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People who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have problems communicating and interacting with others. Autism is one type of ASD. Autism symptoms often appear early, typically before age 3. Autism symptoms can include language delays; lack of eye contact; and repetitive or obsessive behavior, such as rocking or hand flapping. About 1 in 110 children in the U.S. has an ASD, and the symptoms can range from mild to severe.
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Genetic Test May Spot Raised Autism Risk
By Barbara Bronson GrayHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report that a new DNA test may be able to spot an increased risk of autism in children as young as 6 months old. The genetic screen, called ARISk, is designed for babies and toddlers who have a sibling with autism, a developmental disorder characterized [...]
Many Parents of Kids With Autism Don’t Put Faith in Pediatricians
By Jenifer GoodwinHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Many parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder don’t feel they can turn to their pediatricians for advice on treatments, a new study finds. Likewise, many pediatricians don’t think they have the knowledge — or time — to devote to children with autism, with some citing [...]
Could Nasal Spray of ‘Love Hormone’ Treat Autism?
By Jenifer GoodwinHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions known to be involved with processing social information, a small study found. Researchers and other experts stressed that the study was small, involving only seven children, that [...]
Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — One in three children with an older sibling who has an autism spectrum disorder, or problems with social interaction and communication, shows signs of developmental delay or autism-related behaviors by the age of 3 years, according to a new study. “It is clear that the younger siblings of a child [...]
Employment Prospects Dim for Young Adults With Autism
By Jenifer GoodwinHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) — Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates. According to the study, only about 35 percent of young adults with autism attended [...]
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