Category Archives: Autism Spectrum Disorder

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"In-Clinic Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder" New issue of EPSDT "Care for Kids" newsletter released The Spring 2024 issue of the "Care for Kids" newsletter features a lead article by Dianne McBrien, MD, Clinical Professor, Center for Disabilities and Development, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, "In-Clinic Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder." The article…

“Estimating the Prevalence and Genetic Risk Mechanisms of ARFID in a Large Autism Cohort”

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…

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…

Category Archives: Autism Spectrum Disorder

What’s New?

“Estimating the Prevalence and Genetic Risk Mechanisms of ARFID in a Large Autism Cohort”

New Guidance Urges Pediatricians to Avoid Certain Tests for Kids with Autism

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