Autism Diagnosis
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Autistic people at higher risk of self-harm, psychiatric illness: studyThe researchers used Ontario health administration databases to follow both children and adults who had been diagnosed with autism between April 1, 1988 and March 31, 2018.HealthAug 10, 2023
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Infants should be tested for autism if their siblings are diagnosed, study suggestsA new study suggests that infants should be tested early for autism if they have an older sibling with the condition.HealthDec 5, 2019
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Canadian doctor urges flexible diagnostic approach to autism to reduce wait timesThe Canadian Pediatric Society has released recommendations for a more flexible approach to a diagnostic approach that would include community-based pediatricians, not just doctors and psychiatrists licensed to do so.HealthOct 24, 2019
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Autism might be overdiagnosed, Canadian research suggestsOne researcher blames misdiagnosis by schools, doctors and parents.HealthAug 22, 2019
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Autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 66 Canadian children, report saysThe Public Health Agency of Canada's first report on the prevalence of autism in Canada found that 1 in 66 children have a diagnosis on the spectrum.HealthMar 29, 2018
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Here’s why fever in pregnancy is tied to a 40 per cent increased risk of autism for babiesIf you’ve grappled with fevers during the second trimester of your pregnancy, your child could be at an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study is warning.HealthJun 14, 2017
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Scientists say they’ve figured out a way to detect autism before symptoms appearBrain scans taken of children as young as six months old can be used to spot autism, a new study published in Nature says.HealthFeb 16, 2017
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Miriam Foundation hopes to reduce Quebec’s autism diagnosis wait timesThe Miriam Foundation has announced a breakthrough partnership to improve the lives of children with autism and intellectual disabilities.CanadaSep 22, 2014
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