Autism may be linked to being firstborn, breech births or moms 35 or older

Monday, April 27, 2009 - 08:49 in Psychology & Sociology

SALT LAKE CITY - Children who are firstborn or breech or whose mothers are 35 or older when giving birth are at significantly greater risk for developing an autism spectrum disorder, University of Utah School of Medicine researchers have reported in a new study with Utah children.

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