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Brain Activity Changes in Toddlers with Autism Following Behavioral Intervention
- December 19, 2012
- Martin T. Stein, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
This study supports the notion that environment matters for young children with autistic spectrum disorders.- Reviewing:
- Dawson G et al., J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2012 Nov; 51:1150.
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Maternal Obesity May Increase Risk for Autism Free
More evidence that maternal metabolic conditions during pregnancy are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Krakowiak P et al., Pediatrics 2012 May; 129:e1121.
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Autism in Children: Is There a True Increase in Prevalence? Free
- April 11, 2012
- Martin T. Stein, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Estimates in this record-based surveillance study should be interpreted with caution.- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention., MMWR Surveill Summ 2012 Mar 30; 61:1.
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How Feasible Is Screening for Autism in Practice?
In a busy practice, 80% of eligible toddlers were screened at either a well child or sick visit.- Reviewing:
- Miller JS et al., Pediatrics 2011 May; 127:866.
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Traffic-Related Air Pollutants and Autism
- February 2, 2011
- Martin T. Stein, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Proximity to freeways was linked to risk for autism.- Reviewing:
- Volk HE et al., Environ Health Perspect 2010 Dec 13;:
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Autism and Thimerosal Exposure: No Relation Found Again!
- September 29, 2010
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
This study adds to the growing body of evidence demonstrating no association between prenatal or infant exposure to thimerosal and autism.- Reviewing:
- Price CS et al., Pediatrics 2010 Oct; 126:656.
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Improving Outcomes in Toddlers with Autism
- February 3, 2010
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
An early developmental and behavioral intervention resulted in gains in cognitive ability and adaptive behavior in toddlers.- Reviewing:
- Dawson G et al., Pediatrics 2010 Jan; 125:e17.
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Early Disruption of Neurological Pathways for Social Development in Autism
- April 29, 2009
- Martin T. Stein, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
These results indicate that a visual-perceptual skill for social interaction does not function effectively in toddlers with autism.- Reviewing:
- Klin A et al., Nature 2009 Mar 29;:
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Autism and Rain
- November 26, 2008
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Mean annual precipitation rates were positively and significantly associated with autism prevalence rates.- Reviewing:
- Waldman M et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2008 Nov; 162:1026. Weiss NS., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2008 Nov; 162:1095.
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Autism Screening Is Important in Children Who Were Extremely Premature at Birth
Toddlers who were extremely premature at birth had a high prevalence of positive screening tests for autism as toddlers.- Reviewing:
- Limperopoulos C et al., Pediatrics 2008 Apr; 121:758.
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Autism Linked with Deletions and Duplications at Chromosome 16p11.2
- January 23, 2008
- Judith G. Hall, OC, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
These deletions and duplications account for about 1% of cases.- Reviewing:
- Weiss LA et al., 2008 Feb 14;: Eichler EE and Zimmerman AW., 2008 Feb 14;:
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More on Genes That Cause Autism
- January 23, 2008
- Judith G. Hall, OC, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
The list of syndromes, chromosomal abnormalities, and specific genes associated with ASD is growing.- Reviewing:
- Alarcón M et al., Am J Hum Genet 2008 Jan; 82:150. Arking DE et al., Am J Hum Genet 2008 Jan; 82:160. Bakkaloglu B et al., Am J Hum Genet 2008 Jan; 82:165. Kim H-G et al., Am J Hum Genet 2008 Jan; 82:199. Stephan DA., Am J Hum Genet 2008 Jan; 82:7.
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Autism: What’s in a Name?
Failure to respond to name by age 12 months was a marker for autism in at-risk children.- Reviewing:
- Nadig AS et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2007 Apr; 161:378-83.
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New Information About the Genetic Basis for Autism
This enormous study confirms some linkage and copy number variations and identifies a new linkage area and a new gene involved in autism.- Reviewing:
- The Autism Genome Project Consortium., Nat Genet 2007 Mar; 39:319-28.
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The Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders Free
- March 21, 2007
- Martin T. Stein, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Are they really on the rise?- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Surveill Summ 2007 Feb 9; 56:12-28.
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Is Autism Associated with Advanced Parental Age?
- October 11, 2006
- Martin T. Stein, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Yes — Advanced paternal (but not maternal) age increased the risk.- Reviewing:
- Reichenberg A et al., Arch Gen Psychiatry 2006 Sep; 63:1026-32.
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Neonatal Encephalopathy: A Risk Factor for Autism
This population-based, case-control study shows a strong association.- Reviewing:
- Badawi N et al., Dev Med Child Neurol 2006 Feb; 48:85-9.
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Methylphenidate for Children with Autism and Hyperactivity
- April 21, 2006
- Barbara Geller, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) — autism, Asperger disorder, or pervasive developmental disorders — often present with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in addition . . .- Reviewing:
- Research Units on Pediatric Psychopharmacology (RUPP) Autism Network., Arch Gen Psychiatry 2005 Nov; 62:1266-74.
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Methylphenidate for Children with Autism and Hyperactivity
- March 24, 2006
- Barbara Geller, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) -- autism, Asperger disorder, or pervasive developmental disorders -- often present with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in . . .- Reviewing:
- Research Units on Pediatric Psychopharmacology (RUPP) Autism Network., Arch Gen Psychiatry 2005 Nov; 62:1266-74.
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Autism Risk in Children with Older Autistic Siblings Is Higher than Expected Free
- August 31, 2011
- Martin T. Stein, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
In a large prospective study, the risk was 19%.- Reviewing:
- Ozonoff S et al., Pediatrics 2011 Aug 15;:
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