Preparation for Child Psych PRITE and Boards
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Introduction
Epidemiology
Taking SSRI's 1 year before delivering a baby (during pregnancy and up to 3 months before conception) doubles the risk of ASD in the offspring; risk is even higher (adjusted OR=3.8) if the expecting mother is taking SSRIs during the first trimester. (1)
Screening
M-CHAT: screen children for PDD as young as 18mo.
References
(1) Croen LA, Grether JK, Yoshida CK, Odouli R, Hendrick V. Antidepressant use during pregnancy and childhood autism spectrum disorders. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2011;68(11):1104-1112.