Two new studies out of the University of Washington's Autism Center say accelerated head growth can help pediatricians predict autism before behavioral symptoms start. According to the research, children later diagnosed with autism have normal-size heads at birth, but show accelerated head growth between six and nine months of age. The center says that this period precedes the onset of many behaviors that enable physicians to diagnose the developmental disorder. The study also indicates that this aberrant growth is present in children who have the early onset form of autism as well as those later diagnosed with the regressive type of the disorder, suggesting that an atypical biological process was in place before the regression occurred.
It is important to keep in mind that accelerated head growth doesn't lead to a higher risk for autism. However, accelerated head growth in an infant sibling of a child with autism, who is at higher risk for the disorder, should be monitored closely.
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First of all I would like thank Dr. Monegro for sharing such an valuable and informative video regarding the brain plasticity. It is a miracle that the girl have a new life after the surgery. It is amazing to know how brain works and what doctors did to save her life. I felt so sorry for the girl in the beginning of the video. I almost cried watching her falling down due to the seizure. What an excellent job by the neurologist, neurosurgeon, and the medical team to save her life. Once again thank you so much for sharing the video and wish Jodi good luck for her bright future.
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