Low weight in babies triggers autism

• April 20, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania mentioned that there is a close relationship between low weight in the newborn and autism during the childhood . The premature babies They are five times more likely to suffer from this disorder.

The study was conducted on 862 children who were studied from birth to adulthood; It was found that 5% of them were diagnosed with autism , compared to 15% of the general population.

In the next video the Psychologist Ana Barrios Arocas defines autistic disorder:

Children with autism They present difficulties in social interactions, in verbal and non-verbal communication. Some children with this disorder appear normal before the first and second years of age.

This disorder mainly affects men and their causes have not yet been determined. It is important to see a psychologist if one of your children manifests some of the aforementioned symptoms to start with the appropriate treatment.