Autism Risk Factors
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World Thyroid Day 2026: Thyroid Dysfunction In Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk In Children
Thyroid health is an important factor in upholding a baby's optimal development, particularly neurological development.
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Severity Of Genetic Mutation May Override Female Protective Effect Against Autism: Study
Autism spectrum disorder affects males more frequently than females, with women thought to possess biological protective mechanisms that reduce vulnerability to the condition.
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Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
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Autism In Girls Is Often Missed: Neurologist Explains Why Diagnosis Differs From Boys
Autism is often underdiagnosed in girls due to subtle symptoms and social masking. Experts explain how gender differences, cultural factors, and diagnostic gaps delay identification, especially in India.
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Maternal Diabetes Increases Risk Of Autism In Children: Study
Having diabetes during pregnancy could be associated to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the child such as autism, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal.
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Study Links Maternal Exposure To Chemicals To Autistic-Like Behaviours In Children
The study has elaborates the link between increased expressions of autistic-like behaviours in pre-school aged children to gestational exposure to selected environmental toxicants.
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What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Here's Everything You Should Know About It
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition which is related to brain development that impacts how a person interacts with others, perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication.
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Older parents likely to have autistic child
Advanced maternal and paternal age is a risk factor for having a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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World Thyroid Day 2026: Thyroid Dysfunction In Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk In Children
Thyroid health is an important factor in upholding a baby's optimal development, particularly neurological development.
-
Severity Of Genetic Mutation May Override Female Protective Effect Against Autism: Study
Autism spectrum disorder affects males more frequently than females, with women thought to possess biological protective mechanisms that reduce vulnerability to the condition.
-
Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
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Autism In Girls Is Often Missed: Neurologist Explains Why Diagnosis Differs From Boys
Autism is often underdiagnosed in girls due to subtle symptoms and social masking. Experts explain how gender differences, cultural factors, and diagnostic gaps delay identification, especially in India.
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Maternal Diabetes Increases Risk Of Autism In Children: Study
Having diabetes during pregnancy could be associated to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the child such as autism, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal.
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Study Links Maternal Exposure To Chemicals To Autistic-Like Behaviours In Children
The study has elaborates the link between increased expressions of autistic-like behaviours in pre-school aged children to gestational exposure to selected environmental toxicants.
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What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Here's Everything You Should Know About It
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition which is related to brain development that impacts how a person interacts with others, perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication.
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Older parents likely to have autistic child
Advanced maternal and paternal age is a risk factor for having a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
