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Autism Rates Soar in Biggest US Somali Community

Autism Rates Soar in US' Biggest Somali Community

Dec 17, 2013 1:54 AM CST

Autism Rates Soar in US' Biggest Somali Community

Minneapolis rates far above national average

(Newser) - A health puzzle in Minneapolis: Autism rates in the city are way above the national average, especially in the city's Somali-American community, which is the nation's biggest. Autism spectrum disorders affect around one in 88 American children, but the rate in Minneapolis is one in 48 overall, rising...

Induced Labor
Could Be Linked
to Autism

study says

Aug 13, 2013 8:11 AM CDT

Induced Labor Could Be Linked to Autism

Study finds increased risk in kids who were induced

(Newser) - A new study finds induced labor may be linked to an increased risk of autism, but doctors warn that more research is needed. The study of 625,000 children found that, overall, 13 out of every 1,000 boys and four out of every 1,000 girls developed autism. But,...

Placenta May
Hold Autism Clues

Apr 28, 2013 10:39 AM CDT

Placenta May Hold Autism Clues

Study suggests folds and creases point to higher risk

(Newser) - A new study suggests that doctors can gauge a newborn's chances of developing autism by looking at the baby's placenta, reports USA Today and the New York Times . The more unusual folds and creases it has, the greater the risk. The study looked at 217 placentas from a...

Folic Acid May Cut
Autism Spectrum Risk

study says

Feb 13, 2013 8:14 AM CST

Folic Acid May Cut Autism Spectrum Risk

Norway researchers review 85K children

(Newser) - Taking folic acid around the time of conception could significantly reduce the number of babies with an autism spectrum disorder, a study suggests. In a review of 85,000 children born in Norway between 1999 and 2009, researchers found that moms who didn't take a folic acid supplement were...

How the New DSM Took My Syndrome Away

OPINION

Dec 4, 2012 1:13 PM CST

How the New DSM Took My Syndrome Away

Man mourns demise of Asperger's to 'autism spectrum disorder'

(Newser) - Joshua Muggleton isn't just at peace with his Asperger's syndrome, it's become a part of his identity, a source of pride. "When I meet a fellow Aspie, I feel a sense of fraternity," he writes in the Guardian . "This person, unlike the other 99%...

Autism Linked to Fever, Flu
in Pregnant Women

study says

Nov 12, 2012 8:25 AM CST

Autism Linked to Fever, Flu in Pregnant Women

Pregnant woman who suffered from either were at higher risk

(Newser) - A new study finds a link between illness during pregnancy and autism, but experts are already urging caution when interpreting the results. Danish researchers found that expecting mothers who suffered from the flu were twice as likely to have a child who developed an autism spectrum disorder, while those who...

Culprit for Epidemics of Autism, Obesity: Fungicide?

study says

May 22, 2012 12:14 PM CDT

Culprit for Epidemics of Autism, Obesity: Fungicide?

New study suggests chemicals' effects linger for generations

(Newser) - Can the recent increase in autism, obesity, and anxiety disorders be traced back to chemical exposure? That's what a new study involving pregnant rats suggests, AFP reports. Pregnant rats who were exposed to the common fungicide vinclozolin had descendants who, three generations later, weighed more, were less sociable, and...

Extensive New Study Pegs
Autism Rate at 1 in 38

May 9, 2011 6:33 AM CDT

Extensive New Study Pegs Autism Rate at 1 in 38

The previous estimate was 1 in 100

(Newser) - An extensive, five-year study in South Korea suggests as many as 1 in 38 children have traits of autism, a much higher number than was previously thought. The US has estimated in the past that 1 in 100 children have autism characteristics, but that estimate was based only on education...

Now, a 5-Minute Way to Spot
Autism in 1-Year-Olds

Apr 28, 2011 11:12 AM CDT

Now, a 5-Minute Way to Spot Autism in 1-Year-Olds

24-item questionnaire identified about 50% of kids who would be diagnosed

(Newser) - Does your child wave hello to others? Do you know when she's upset? Parents who take five minutes to fill out the answers to questions such as these during their child's first-year checkup could give pediatricians the jump on diagnosing autism, according to new research. In a federally...

Simple Test May Help
Diagnose Autism Early

Jun 7, 2010 3:45 PM CDT

Simple Test May Help Diagnose Autism Early

Stomach microbes could signal onset at 6 months old

(Newser) - Children with and without autism show marked differences in the makeup of their intestinal bacteria, and a simple urine test may help doctors diagnose the condition in children as young as 6 months old. Children typically aren't diagnosed until they're 2, delaying the start of intervention and other treatments. With...

Autistic Workers
Find Niche in IT

Feb 11, 2010 1:02 PM CST

Autistic Workers Find Niche in IT

US company takes cue from Danish firm and trains software testers

(Newser) - Inspired by a Danish company and the lack of employment opportunities for her son with Asperger’s, an Illinois woman has brought the trend of IT training for those with autism spectrum disorders to American shores. Aspiritech has trained 8 people so far to test computer programs, a skill many...

IT Firm Puts Autism to Work

Oct 15, 2009 12:25 PM CDT

IT Firm Puts Autism to Work

Software tester finds niche for those with the disorder

(Newser) - A Danish entrepreneur—and father of a son with autism—has figured out a profitable way to serve the needs of blue chip companies and the underemployed members of the autism community. Thorkil Sonne’s company, Specialisterne, does repetitive software testing, turning its employees’ disability into an asset. “This...