Study links preemies with autism signs
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CHICAGO- A small study of toddlers finds that about one-quarter of babies born very prematurely had signs of autism on an early screening test. (article 2)
That suggests autism may be an under-appreciated consequence of medical advances enabling the tiniest of premature babies to survive, said lead author Catherine Limperopoulos, a researcher at McGill University in Montreal and Children's Hospital in Boston. (article 2)
The risks associated with being born way too early have mostly been thought of as " neuromuscular, causing damage like cerebral palsy, and cognitive, like mental retardation said Dr. Alan Fleischman (article 2)
DiCianni sought relief for his and 10,000 other Illinois families in the same straits, writing up Illinois Senate Bill 1900, which mandates that all family health insurance plans cover ASD. (article 5)
Both studies were expected to be published in the April issue ofPediatricsand were released early in honor of World Autism Day on April 2. (article 3)
At around 22 months, the researchers conducted an autism screening test, called the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers or M-CHAT, as well as other behavior tests. (article 3)
An Autism Toolkit is also being developed to offer guidance to education authorities and schools in identifying and supporting children and young people with autism. (article 4)
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autism, screening, Limperopoulos, prematurity, children |
Source articles
- Very early preemies at high risk of autism, study shows (cbc.ca, 04/02/2008, 486 words)
- Study links preemies with autism signs (boston.com, 04/03/2008, 481 words)
- Very Premature Babies Show Raised Risk for Autism (Washington Post, 04/02/2008, 699 words)
- New guidance given on autism care (BBC News, 04/02/2008, 156 words)
- Bill offers autistic kids a more enriched life :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Commentary (suntimes.com, 04/03/2008, 349 words)
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