developmental delay

Inherited Intellectual Disability Increases Neuropsychiatric Risk

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The covered study in this summary was published on SSRN.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaway Why This Matters Children with developmental delay associated with a genetic variant are at increased risk for emotional and behavioral problems. Early identification of these children can lead to early assessment and treatment. … Read more

Can Routine Prenatal Ultrasound Detect Autism?

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Fetal abnormalities in the urinary system, heart, brain and elsewhere, detected via prenatal ultrasound, may signal autism spectrum disorder (ASD), new research suggests. Results of a retrospective study showed ultrasound in the second trimester identified ASD at a rate more than three times higher than in typically developing children. Dr Idan Menashe “This study shows … Read more