Machine Learning Recognizes Patterns of Maternal Autoantibodies Associated to Autism
New Technology Identified Biomarkers Linked with a Subtype of Autism with 100% Accuracy An exciting new study from UC Davis’ MIND Institute has identified several patterns of maternal autoantibodies that are distinctly associated with autism. Through an artificial intelligence generated process called machine learning, the study’s authors investigated maternal autoantibody-related autism spectrum disorder (MAR ASD), […]
CDC Finds 1.2% of American Children Qualify as Intellectually Disabled
Nearly 40% of Children with Intellectual Disability also Have Autism The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a new intellectual disability (ID) rate estimate for American children. By using the same data collection methodology as used by the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network which determines autism prevalence, the CDC found […]
ADHD More Common in Children Whose Mothers Have Autoimmune Disorders
Symptoms of Autism and ADHD Often Coincide When the American Psychiatric Association updated their Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in 2013, dual diagnoses became permitted for the first time. For years, symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been recognized to overlap. An estimated 30 to […]
In Utero Exposure of Ritodrine Associated with Increased Incidence of Autism
Korean Study Show Twice the ASD Risk of Exposed Group vs. Non Exposed Ritodrine is a prescription drug used to stop premature labor. The medication can also be used to manage asthma symptoms. In 1995, the United States discontinued the use of ritodrine for pregnant women due to dosage and efficacy problems. However, Korea continued […]
Referrals to Early Childhood Intervention Programs Plumet During COVID
New Hampshire Sees 400 Fewer Children Referred to Early Developmental Services Than Previous Year Services and supports available to infants, toddlers and young children who experience developmental delays is called early intervention. These interventions can include different types of therapy including speech, occupational, physical and behavioral. For children under the age of three, these early […]
Additional Respite Funds Available Under New Federal Law
The Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act Increases Funds from $2.5 M to $10 M Annually Most people dealing with significant health challenges do not have access to respite services. Estimates show that approximately 53 million American family members provide $470 billion worth of unpaid care to ill or special needs individuals each year. In order […]
