April / May 2025

Dear Subscriber,

This e-newsletter provides valuable resources for obstetricians, pediatricians, and nurses by sharing links to recent research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD).


By providing access to cutting-edge research, this e-newsletter aims to empower healthcare professionals in their work with patients on the autism spectrum. Ultimately, it strives to improve the quality of care and support for both children and adults diagnosed with this condition. Please feel free to send us your comments and feedback email us

 

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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

A western dietary pattern during pregnancy is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and adolescence

[Original article appeared in Nature Metabolism]


Alterations of oral microbiota in young children with autism: Unraveling potential biomarkers for early detection

[Original article appeared in Journal of Dentistry]


Caregiver report of infant behavior associated with autism likelihood in first year of life

[Original article appeared in Pediatric Research]

Health-Related Issues

Association between maternal diabetes and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 202 observational studies comprising 56·1 million pregnancies

[Original article appeared in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology]


Relationships between brain activity, tryptophan-related gut metabolites, and autism symptomatology

[Original article appeared in Nature Communications]

Non-Health Issues

Alexithymia may explain the genetic relationship between autism and sensory sensitivity

[Original article published in Translational Psychiatry]


Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Medicaid-Enrolled Autistic Adults

[Original article published in JAMA Network Open]


Deep brain stimulation shows promise for reducing self-injurious behavior in children with autism

[Original article published in Biological Psychiatry]

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