Child and family factors associated with the use of services for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 565-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwight W. Irvin ◽  
Matthew McBee ◽  
Brian A. Boyd ◽  
Kara Hume ◽  
Samuel L. Odom
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Use Of Services

Rate and Risk Factors Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 2112-2121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrico Danzer ◽  
Casey Hoffman ◽  
Jo Ann D’Agostino ◽  
Judith S. Miller ◽  
Lindsay N. Waqar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia ◽  
Diaphragmatic Hernia ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated With Language in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Clues to Underlying Mechanisms

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Tager-Flusberg
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Language Impairment ◽  
Specific Language Impairment ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Risk Markers ◽  
Specific Language ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Wide Range

Purpose Identifying risk factors associated with neurodevelopmental disorders is an important line of research, as it will lead to earlier identification of children who could benefit from interventions that support optimal developmental outcomes. The primary goal of this review was to summarize research on risk factors associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method The review focused on studies of infants who have older siblings with ASD, with particular emphasis on risk factors associated with language impairment that affects the majority of children with ASD. Findings from this body of work were compared to the literature on specific language impairment. Results A wide range of risk factors has been found for ASD, including demographic (e.g., male, family history), behavioral (e.g., gesture, motor) and neural risk markers (e.g., atypical lateralization for speech and reduced functional connectivity). Environmental factors, such as caregiver interaction, have not been found to predict language outcomes. Many of the risk markers for ASD are also found in studies of risk for specific language impairment, including demographic, behavioral, and neural factors. Conclusions There are significant gaps in the literature and limitations in the current research that preclude direct cross-syndrome comparisons. Future research directions are outlined that could address these limitations.

Prenatal Environment and Perinatal Factors Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2019 ◽  
pp. 100-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianjun Ou ◽  
Yidong Shen ◽  
Yamin Li ◽  
Guanglei Xu ◽  
Huaqing Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Chemical Exposure ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Induced Abortion ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Maternal Infection ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Five Factors

Background: Both genetic and epidemiological studies have indicated that environmental factors play an essential role in the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We conducted this study to identify maternal exposure to environmental factors, in particular during the fetal development or perinatal period, associated with ASD. Methods: Two independent samples of children with ASD and typical developed (TD) were from distinct regions in China. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with ASD in each sample and then in the combined sample. Results: Five factors were consistently associated with ASD in both samples. In the combined sample, maternal chemical exposure (odds ratio [OR] =4.50; 95% CI: 2.38-8.52), use of medication (OR = 3.19; 95% CI: 2.19-4.65), maternal infection (OR = 2.68; 95% CI: 1.99-3.61), threatened abortion (OR = 2.37; 95% CI: 1.61-3.50), and induced abortion before having the child (OR = 2.07; 95% CI: 1.65-2.60) showed strong associations with ASD; moreover, five factors explained 10-15% of the variation in the risk of ASD. A significant interaction between maternal infection and the use of medication during pregnancy was consistently detected in both independent and combined samples together. Conclusion: Two novel risk factors of maternal chemical exposure and induced abortion may have important implications for understanding the etiology of ASD, particularly in China. Prospective studies are needed to validate these findings, and necessary interventions are recommended to reduce the risk of ASD. KEYWORDS Autism spectrum disorder, chemical exposure, induced abortion, maternal infection

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