Autism Spectrum Disorder May Be More Prevalent Among Children Born Very Prematurely

Friday, January 30, 2009 - 09:36 in Health & Medicine

Children born more than three months premature, are at three times the risk for screening positive on the modified checklist for autism in toddlers (M-CHAT). Children who screen positive on M-CHAT may be at greater risk for developing autism.

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