Sentences with phrase «why early autism»

That's why early autism intervention is so important for young children.

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In the new study, the scientists expressed surprise that the early abnormal growth of brain cells they observed in the fish embryo specifically affected male hormones, potentially indicating why more boys than girls are diagnosed with certain neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism.

These newer studies are beginning to uncover the reasons why men are much more susceptible to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and ALS; why autism, dyslexia, stuttering and early onset schizophrenia are three to four times more prevalent in boys; and why attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is diagnosed 10 times more often in boys.

Although why, exactly, excessive brain growth is related to autism remains a mystery, the new work helps to confirm that signs of the disorder appear early — knowledge that could lead to detection and treatments, such as behavior therapy, at a younger age.

While reduced eye contact is a well - known symptom of autism used in early screeners and diagnostic instruments, why children with autism look less at other people's eyes has not been known.

That's why most children receive early autism intervention after their parents notice that their social interactions or verbal skills are delayed during childhood.