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In honor and in memory
of Dr. Bernard Rimland,
Autism Pioneer and Advocate
Issue: # 1
Dear Subscriber,
This e-newsletter provides obstetricians, pediatricians,
and nurses with links to the latest research on ways to
understand and to help children and adults on the autism
spectrum. Please feel free to send us your comments
and feedback at: ClinicalResearchInAutism@autism.com.
Steve Edelson, Ph.D. and Lenny Schafer
Risks for Autism
Exposure
Autism Linked to Industrial Food, Environment
Possible Association Between Some Work Exposures and Autism Risk for Offspring
Parents' Solvent Exposure Linked to Autism
Flame Retardant Linked to Autism Risk
Other Factors
Pre- and Postnatal Immune Dysfunction May Influence Autism Risk
Age of Both Parents Linked to Autism
Mom's Obesity Tied to Child's Autism, Development
Study Demonstrates Higher Risk of Autism for Children Whose Older Siblings Have Autism
Autism Rates Associated with Nutrition and the WIC Program
Treatment-Related Studies
Diagnosis and Family-Related Issues
Minority Toddlers with Autism May Be More Delayed Than Affected Caucasian Peers
Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black Children
Parents of Children with Autism More Likely to Get Common Ailments
Effects of a Father-based In-home Intervention on Perceived Stress and Family Dynamics in Parents of Children with Autism
Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome Frequently Suffer from Depression
Gastrointestinal (GI)
Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Autism
Study Produces New Findings on Autism and GI Dysfunction
Gastrointestinal Problems in Autistic Children May Be Due to Gut Bacteria
