An umbrella review of systematic reviews published in the BMJ looks at paracetamol use during pregnancy and ADHD and autism risk. … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the association between prenatal air pollution exposure and the risk of autism during … read more
A study published in Nature looks at genetic and developmental profiles of autism. Dr Michael Absoud, Adjunct Reader in Paediatric Neurodisability, … read more
Results from a randomised clinical trial (RCT) look at the use of Memantine to treat social impairment in young people … read more
Scientists comment on reports that the Trump Administration will link paracetamol (Tylenol) use to autism in children. Dr Jeffrey … read more
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at the association between screen time and autism diagnosis in children. Prof Chris … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at prenatal diet patterns and autism in children. Dr Rosa Hoekstra, Reader in … read more
A study published in Nature Microbiology looks at gut microbiome markers and autism in children. Dr Elizabeth Lund, Independent Consultant in … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at pancreatic replacement therapy for behaviours in pre-school children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at infertility and the risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children. Dr … read more
An observational study published in BMJ Open looks at associations between autistic traits and early ear and upper respiratory signs. … read more
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at estimated maternal exposure to lithium in drinking water in Denmark, and risk … read more
A study published in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry looks at time trends in autism diagnosis in the UK … read more
A study, published in JAMA Paediatrics, looked at the effect of a pre-emptive intervention in children showing early signs of autism on … read more
While most children are diagnosed with autism around 3 years of age, this new study aimed to look at children … read more
There have been several reports speculating over the mental health and/or autism diagnosis of the Plymouth shooting suspect. Prof … read more
Research, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reports on a possible link between screentime for infants and later autism specrtum disorder symptoms. … read more
Research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, reports on the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and other developmental disabilities in children from … read more
Research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, reports that the differences between individuals with autism and those without autism have decreased over … read more
Research, published in Molecular Psychiatry, reports that prenatal oestrogens contribute to autism likelihood. Dr James Findon, Lecturer in Psychology … read more
