Tag: autism
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Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! So, let’s chat about something that’s been making waves lately: a study that suggests a connection between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism risk in kids. A research team from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health took a close look at 966 mothers and their little ones and…
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New Study Suggests Sense of Smell May Help Diagnose Autism
Get Pregnant Fast A new study suggests that the sense of smell might play a role in diagnosing autism. Researchers found that a simple sniff test could identify whether a toddler has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with an accuracy rate of 81%. Unlike neurotypical children, who adjust their sniffing patterns when encountering unpleasant odors, children…
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Facing the Autism Diagnosis: Ignorance Isn’t Bliss
Introduction Get Pregnant Fast In the second part of a four-part series, I’m sharing my journey with my son’s autism diagnosis. My experience has shown me how crucial it is to face the reality of our children’s developmental challenges, rather than burying our heads in the sand. As a stay-at-home mom of three, I often…
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Understanding Autism: Essential Insights for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been over 75 years since autism was first identified, yet parents still face a fog of uncertainty regarding its causes and treatments. Recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlight a concerning trend; in just over a decade, the prevalence of autism among children jumped from 1…
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Could Doctors Soon Diagnose Autism Before Birth?
Get Pregnant Fast A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at Seattle Children’s Hospital may soon enable doctors to identify autism even before a baby is born. Lead researcher Dr. Alex Morgan has pinpointed a mutation in the CHD8 gene, which significantly heightens the chances of a fetus developing autism and is associated with various physical characteristics,…
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Study Reveals Breastfeeding May Help Reduce Autism Risk
Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends, have you heard about the latest research suggesting that breastfeeding could play a crucial role in preventing autism? A researcher named Jake Thompson from the New York Institute of Health has made some fascinating discoveries. According to his study, published in a journal called Medical Hypotheses, low levels of a…