We have read with interest the study by Mohammed et al on the incidence of autism in high
risk neonatal follow up. 1 The authors did well in addressing 4 limitations of their study. I …

Objective: To detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) cases within the High Risk Neonatal
Follow up Program (HRNFP), as an indicator of the prevalence of ASD and associated risk …

Background. The aim of this study was to examine the long-term risk for autism spectrum
disorders (ASD) in individuals who are born preterm and full-term using both observational …

The global increase in the prevalence of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) is of great
medical importance, but the reasons for this increase are still unknown. This study sought to …

Introduction Prematurity has been identified as a risk factor for Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD). The link between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and birth-week has not been …

Background: Little is known about the extent to which neurodevelopmental trajectories in
infancy predict a later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: We …

Objectives To determine the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) across
gestational age, examine the risk of ASD by gestational age controlling for other risk factors …

This study examines medical conditions diagnosed prior to the diagnosis of autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). Using a matched case control design with 3911 ASD cases and 38,609 …

Objective: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is common, life-long in nature, and can be very
debilitating. Thus, an intensive search is on to identify the potential risk factors for the …

Background Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by impairment in social interaction
and communication along with repetitive, restricted, and stereotyped behaviors, interests …