February 08, 2021
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- New research shows that children with autism may have benefited during the COVID-19 quarantine as a result of extra family time.
- A new study links suboptimal breast-feeding with an increased risk of autism.
- Autism Parent Magazine lists suggestions for preparing your child on the spectrum for independent living later in life.
- Oregon State University reports that it’s best to establish healthy exercise habits for adolescents with ASD from ages 9 to 13, when kids with autism show the biggest drop in physical activity.
- Thinking Autism recently produced a pamphlet called “Medical Comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder–A Primer for Health Care Professionals and Policy Makers” that can be downloaded for free and shared with treating physicians and staff.
- Manufacturers intentionally allowed harmful levels of toxic metals in baby food, says Congressional report. These metals have been linked to neurodevelopmental issues.
- Project CBD reports on developments in medical science that validate accounts from patients who report that CBD, THC, and whole plant cannabis ease behavioral and health problems linked to autism spectrum disorder.
