Discovery of first-ever gene linked to Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Authors: Tanner Koomar, Taylor R. Thomas, Natalie R. Pottschmidt, Michael Lutter Researchers at the University of Iowa found the first ever gene linked to avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in autism. They note that ARFID is highly comorbid with autism. In their article…
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New Guidance Urges Pediatricians to Avoid Certain Tests for Kids with Autism
From the AAP Council on Environmental Health The American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Environmental Health recently released guidance for clinicians and families about several clinical tests for kids with autism and other disabilities, advising that the tests have the potential to do more harm than good. The advice is featured in an article from…
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