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3 days ago · June 1, 2024. Summary: Eye-tracking biomarkers can improve autism diagnosis in children. Combining eye-tracking with primary care evaluations increased diagnostic accuracy to 91% sensitivity and 87% specificity. This approach could reduce the long wait times for autism evaluations, enabling timely interventions.
6 days ago · The M-CHAT-R/F is a tool commonly used by pediatricians to screen children for autism around the world. It includes a set of questions that providers ask parents or caregivers about their child's development, and usually takes about five minutes to administer.
3 days ago · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 3% of all children in the United States are diagnosed with autism. However, there is hope on the horizon for faster ...
4 days ago · Repetitive movements. Repetitive movements such as hand flapping or body rocking are commonly associated with autism spectrum disorder. “You also might notice these mannerisms when kids play ...
5 days ago · DOI: 10.1007/s10803-024-06292-8. A study by UC Davis Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has found that developmental assessments for autism performed through telehealth may be a good ...
4 days ago · Their estimate: approximately 4% of boys and 1% of girls are autistic. (Unfortunately, they didn’t collect data regarding gender identity, so we have no insight into ASD prevalence on that score ...
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2 days ago · Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been intensely investigated since the term was first used over 80 years ago. The prevalence of ASD is constantly rising, and, currently, 1:36 children are diagnosed with this disorder. Despite the intense interest in ASD, the origins of this disorder remain obscure. This article explores motor issues and proprioceptive interoception difficulties as the ...
