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Bookmark or Share- What are the treatments for autism? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...Autistic traits in children with and without ADHD. Pediatrics, 132(3), e612–e622. BACK TO TOP. En ...
- What causes autism? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...Scientists don't know exactly what causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism was first described in the 1940s, but very little was known about it until the last few decades. Even today, there is a great deal that we don't know about autism. Because the disorder is so complex and no two people with autism are exactly alike, there are probably many causes for autism. It is also likely that ...
- Science Update: Altered fluid channels in the brain may be ... - NICHDChildren with enlarged perivascular spaces—fluid-filled cavities surrounding the brain’s small blood vessels—had a higher risk for developing autism spectrum disorder and later sleep problems. Brain scans to detect the enlargement could be helpful for obtaining an earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders.
- When do children usually show symptoms of autism?The behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often appear early in development. 1 Many children show symptoms of autism by 12 months to 18 months of age or earlier. 2,3 Some early signs of autism include: 4,5,6
- Nutritional Therapy for Autism | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...For a variety of reasons, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may not get the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development.1,2,3,4 Some children with autism will only eat certain foods because of how the foods feel in their mouths. Other times, they might avoid eating foods because they associate them with stomach pain or discomfort. Some children are put on limited diets in ...
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