Autism in pregnancies followed

• April 27, 2024

Births close together could increase the risk that the second son have autism , according to the analysis of half a million minors in California, made by Columbia University in New York and published by the magazine Pediatrics.

The research indicated that more chances of a diagnosis of autism were found in children Y little girls born in a period less than 2 years after the Birth previous of his mother , compared to those born at least 3 years later.

The phenomenon was detected in children of couples of All ages , so it was considered that the risk of autism do not is linked to old age of the parents , and yes to the proximity between births. '' This conclusion impacted us, to be honest, '' said the lead author of the study, Peter Bearman .

The expert also commented that more studies are needed to ratify this theory and define that this factor is determinant. The reasons for this trend are not clear yet.

What is autism?

It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that it affects the normal brain development of social skills and of communication which can also be characterized by the repetition of behaviors . These signs, usually, manifest themselves in the first 3 years of life.

Text source: eluniversal.com.mx

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