Friday, April 19, 2013

Research


These studies were extracted from the book, "Autism Spectrum Disorders What Every Parent Needs to Know" Expert Guidance From the American Academy of Pediatrics 2013.  


www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/caddre.html.  Identifying biological traits of ASD's, and looking for causes and risk factors.

www.earlistudy.org Studies potential environmental and genetic risk factors that may be involved in ASD's.

www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/centers/prevention Studies exposure to chemicals such as lead, mercury, and pesticides on neurodevelopment disorders such as ASD's ADD, and developmental delays. 

www.nationalchildrensstudy.gov.  Examines the effects of genetics and the environment--air, water, diet, culteral and community influences, and family daynamics--on the health of children across the country from birth to 21 years.  This site is not working as of April 19th, 2013.


Now if only I had time to read them...

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