Autism diagnosis

• Infants should be tested for autism if their siblings are diagnosed, study suggests

  A new study suggests that infants should be tested early for autism if they have an older sibling with the condition.

  Health

  Dec 5, 2019
  
• Canadian doctor urges flexible diagnostic approach to autism to reduce wait times

  The 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.

  Health

  Oct 24, 2019
  
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• Autism might be overdiagnosed, Canadian research suggests

  One researcher blames misdiagnosis by schools, doctors and parents.

  Health

  Aug 22, 2019
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• Autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 66 Canadian children, report says

  The 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.

  Health

  Mar 29, 2018
• Here’s why fever in pregnancy is tied to a 40 per cent increased risk of autism for babies

  If 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.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2017
• Scientists say they’ve figured out a way to detect autism before symptoms appear

  Brain scans taken of children as young as six months old can be used to spot autism, a new study published in Nature says.

  Health

  Feb 16, 2017
• Miriam Foundation hopes to reduce Quebec’s autism diagnosis wait times

  The Miriam Foundation has announced a breakthrough partnership to improve the lives of children with autism and intellectual disabilities.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2014