Beyond Baby Siblings-Expanding the Definition of "High-Risk Infants" in Autism Research.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Much of our understanding of early development in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) comes from studies of children with a family history of autism. We reviewed the current literature on neurodevelopmental profiles and autism prevalence from other high-risk infant groups to expose gaps and inform next steps. We focused on infants with early medical risk (e.g., preterm birth) and genetic risk (tuberous sclerosis complex [TSC]).

Recent findings

About 7% of very preterm infants are later diagnosed with ASD. Prospective studies of early development outside of familial-risk infants are rare; however, recent work within preterm and TSC infants suggests interesting similarities and differences from infants with a family history of ASD. It is essential th

SUBMITTER: McDonald NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8765326 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature