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Almost one in 40 Australians has autism: Experts tackle most prevalent myths and what you need to know
17 Sep 2025 02:01 GMT
… that those fathers with more autism genes, if you like, tend to … ” of autism “is no doubt genetics and hereditary factors”.
“In fact, genetics count … 200 to 400 genes implicated in the diagnosis of autism. That’s …
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Autism Research Is a Chance for RFK Jr. to Take Pesticides Seriously
16 Sep 2025 22:26 GMT
… single cause: Studies suggest that genetics play a bigger role than … between agricultural-pesticide exposure and autism risk. Investigating links between pesticides … neurodevelopmental effects in children, including autism. The Trump administration’s policy …
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No link between prescribed opioid meds during pregnancy and increased autism risk in kids
17 Sep 2025 00:08 GMT
… associated with increased risk of autism, ADHD
Study of more … womb have higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and … to consider confounding by genetic and environmental factors that … two major neurodevelopmental disorders—autism and ADHD—are largely …
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Opioid Use in Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism or ADHD Risk
16 Sep 2025 21:50 GMT
… medications during pregnancy cause autism or ADHD in children … disappeared after accounting for genetics, parental mental health, … two major neurodevelopmental disorders—autism and ADHD—are largely … exposure during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) …
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IU researchers find that opioid pain meds prescribed during pregnancy do not cause increased risk of autism or ADHD
16 Sep 2025 20:49 GMT
… cause an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or … two major neurodevelopmental disorders—autism and ADHD—are largely … pain medication use, and genetics and environmental factors in the … cause substantial increased risk of autism and ADHD. Yet, the …
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Key brain fingerprint could be driving explosion in autism cases, scientists discover
16 Sep 2025 20:22 GMT
… connections called synapses.
Shank3 gene mutations have been linked … of the risk of autism is genetic, and up to one … linked to mutations of single genes.
The study, published … to improve social deficits in autistic individuals without inducing aggression.
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Opioid painkillers not linked to autism or ADHD, comprehensive study finds
16 Sep 2025 20:00 GMT
… painkillers and the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and … know of autism and ADHD, there are a suite of genetic and … and two major neurodevelopmental disorders – autism and ADHD – are largely … they have a 60-93% genetic basis. Beyond this, social …
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‘Public Health Whiplash’: RFK Jr.’s Renewed Autism Plans Stoke Fresh Fears
16 Sep 2025 19:58 GMT
… be used to identify autistic people for forced sterilization, … in research that collects genetic or medical information.
In … on Autistic Kids
Research has found no link between autism … office that brings together autistic people, scholars and representatives …
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Prenatal exposure to opioid analgesics not linked to increased risk of autism or ADHD
16 Sep 2025 19:32 GMT
… womb have higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and … comparisons to consider confounding by genetic and environmental factors that … 's risk for autism and ADHD at the levels … and two major neurodevelopmental disorders-autism and ADHD-are largely …
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Prescribed Opioid Painkillers During Pregnancy Unlikely to Raise Autism or ADHD Risk, Study Finds
16 Sep 2025 19:12 GMT
… pregnancy and elevated risks of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and … of exposure and genetic susceptibility. Understanding potential gene-environment interactions could … CC0)
Keywords: prenatal opioid exposure, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit…