Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Contents

1 Introduction
2 Epidemiology
3 Screening
4 References

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 SSRIs are used 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.

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