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| December/January 2022

Dear Subscriber, This e-newsletter provides obstetricians, pediatricians, and nurses with links to the latest research on ways to understand and to help children and adults on the autism spectrum. Please feel free to send us your comments and feedback email us.    Previous issues of this e-newsletter can be viewed online Learn More. Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. and Lenny Schafer ‌ This newsletter is in honor and in memory of Dr. Bernard Rimland, autism pioneer and advocate. Learn More

Risks, Prevalence, Diagnosis

Autism-linked immune problems are caused by maternal gut bacteria [Original article appeared in Immunity]   Childhood diagnoses in individuals identified as autistics in adulthood [Original article appeared in Molecular Autism]    Diagnostic stability in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: insights from a longitudinal follow-up study [Original article appeared in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry]   Early diagnosis of autism in the community is associated with marked improvement in social symptoms within 1–2 years [Original article appeared in Autism] Early life environmental factors associated with autism spectrum disorder symptoms in children at age 2 years: A birth cohort study [Original article appeared in Autism]    Maternal eating disorders increase risk for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders in offspring [Original article appeared in JAMA Network Open]   Study identifies biomarkers linked to autism risk [Original article appeared in Molecular Psychiatry]

Health-Related Issues

Adults with autism from underrepresented populations at higher risk for diabetes, high BP [Original article appeared in Autism Research]   Association between autism spectrum disorder and inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis [Original article appeared in Autism Research]   Child autistic traits, food selectivity, and diet quality: A population-based study Autistic traits in early childhood are associated with poorer diet quality in mid-childhood, and food selectivity appears to mediate this association. Interventions intended to optimize nutrition in children with elevated autistic traits may integrate behavioral strategies to support parents’ responding to their child's food selectivity. [Original article appeared in The Journal of Nutrition]   Cochlear implantation can improve auditory skills, language and social engagement of children with autism spectrum disorder [Original article appeared in Otology & Neurotology]   Co-occurring conditions and racial-ethnic disparities: Medicaid enrolled adults on the autism spectrum [Original article appeared in Autism Research]   Lessons in adapting a family-based nutrition program for children with autism Adapting family-centered nutrition programs can positively influence diet behaviors in children with autism [Original article appeared in Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior]   Non-parental caregivers, low maternal education, gastrointestinal problems and high blood lead level: predictors related to the severity of autism spectrum disorder in Northeast China [Original article appeared in BMC Pediatrics]

Treatment-Related

Advantages and disadvantages of synchronous telehealth for delivering primary care for autistic adults [Original article appeared in Autism]   Exercise-based interventions aimed at improving balance in children with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis [Original article appeared in Perceptual and Motor Skills]   Ratings of the effectiveness of nutraceuticals for autism spectrum disorders: Results of a national survey [Original article appeared in Journal of Personalized Medicine]

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