Tag: early intervention
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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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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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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…