Epidurals Used During Labor Linked to Higher Autism Risk
Obstetric and Anesthesiology Organizations Don’t Agree with Study’s Finding A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics has found that the rate of autism was higher in children whose mothers received epidurals during labor. Although, the study’s authors considered the risk only slightly higher. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) were diagnosed in 1.9% of the children delivered […]
Too Little or Too Much Folic Acid in Pregnancy Can Cause Harm to Developing Brains
Researchers Look for a Goldilock’s Quantity to Establish Correct Dosage A new study from the MIND Institute at UC Davis found that high amounts of folic acid given to pregnant mice caused brain damage in their offspring. These findings were published last month in the journal Cerebral Cortex. Folic Acid has been shown to be […]
Meta-Analysis Shows Significant Relationship Between Mercury and Autism
Copper and Lead Also Analyzed But No Correlation Found A recent meta-analysis published in Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics investigated the possible role that concentrations of copper, lead and mercury may play in development of autism. The study analyzed 18 articles in which concentration samples of blood, hair and nails of 1797 patients aged 2 […]
Cow’s Milk Allergy May Be Overdiagnosed and Undermining Breastfeeding
Guidelines to Manage Allergy Written by Individuals Receiving Funds from Formula Manufacturers Dairy allergies have long been associated with autism. Now, a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that cow’s milk allergy (CMA) may be overdiagnosed in many infants. Using a food challenge protocol, this novel study found that only 1% of infants were […]
10 Tips to Manage Challenges of Mask Wearing
Face Masks Can be Agony for Kids with Sensory Issues As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, there will be times when mask wearing in public may become necessary. Mask wearing is uncomfortable for almost everyone, but adding autism and sensory defensiveness into the mix, this public health requirement can become downright miserable. Below are a few […]
Telehealth Proves Helpful For Parents Learning About ASD Behavioral Therapy
Study Shows Improvements in Parents’ Ability to Manage Challenging Conduct Not everything associated with the coronavirus pandemic and autism has turned out to have a negative consequence. A good example of this phenomenon is a Rutgers University study recently published in The Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis. The study showed that telehealth sessions, used out […]
