The findings, published in BMC Environmental Health, revealed that higher-quality studies more consistently found a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure (Common brand names include Tylenol, Excedrin, Calpol, and Panadol. ) and elevated risks of autism and ADHD.
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The exact cause (or causes) of autism isn’t fully understood, but researchers believe it’s likely due to a combination of ...
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Autism diagnosis is primarily based on clinical observation and assessing the child on scales like MCHAT, ISAA or CARS. Differential diagnosis uses blood tests including metabolic tests and genetic tests.
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Dr Manish Bhatia answers some objections about the use of the word 'cure' in relation to autism.
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What is the natural progression of autism? Does it improve or worsen with age? Let's find out!
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Most children with mild autism and many in mild-to-moderate zone can come out of the autism spectrum and many can become neurotypical too. Find out more in this excerpt from Autism Asha book.
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Choosing a school for your autistic child is not easy. Dr Bhatia guides you about the factors you need to consider while choosing a school.
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Dietary supplements should be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes behavioural interventions, therapy, and support services tailored to the autistic child's specific needs
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The abnormal electrical activity during early development could lead to the behavioral and social challenges seen in autism, suggesting a potential primary cause at the molecular level.
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Is camel milk beneficial for autistic kids? Find out research-backed conclusion from pediatrician Dr Manish Bhatia.
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People considered to have high-functioning autism may show significant strengths in certain areas, such as memory, focus, and learning abilities.
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Although the scientific community says that the large increase in autism numbers is due to better diagnosis, as a clinician, I can tell you that there were hardly any cases with symptoms similar to autism when I was a medical student or a young practitioner.
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This update reflects the wide variability in autism prevalence estimates worldwide, highlighting the challenges in accurately measuring this condition globally due to differences in study methodologies, diagnostic criteria, and access to services.
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Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means that children with autism can have diverse symptoms. Autism spectrum disorder is characterised by persistent deficits in the ability to initiate and to sustain reciprocal social interaction and social communication, and by a range of restricted, repetitive, and inflexible patterns of behaviour.
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