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…
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The Moment Autism Changed Everything
Get Pregnant Fast When Lucas was just eight months old, I was at the dentist’s office, casually reading a Newsweek article about families with children on the autism spectrum. Lucas was crawling at my feet, and I distinctly thought to myself, “Thank you, Universe, for blessing me with three healthy children. I could never manage…
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Study Links BPA Exposure to Autism
Get Pregnant Fast For the first time, researchers have established a connection between bisphenol-A (BPA)—a common chemical found in many plastic food containers—and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. A team from Rowan University and Rutgers University discovered that children with autism metabolize BPA differently than their neurotypical peers. Lead researcher, Dr. Mark Thompson, noted,…
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New Research Reveals Autism May Start Developing in the Womb
Get Pregnant Fast New research has revealed that autism may actually start developing in the womb, but there’s no need to panic. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, while the symptoms of autism typically become noticeable when children reach toddlerhood, the roots of the disorder can be traced back…
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Consuming Fish During Pregnancy: Does It Increase the Risk of Autism in Babies?
Get Pregnant Fast Research from the Republic of Seychelles, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has sparked interest in autism research. This comprehensive study, which reviewed over 30 years of data, revealed no significant link between prenatal mercury exposure and the early development of autism spectrum disorders. The research involved mothers who consumed up…