Preemies at High Risk of Autism Don't Show Typical Signs of Disorder in Early Infancy (IMAGE)

WashU Medicine

Preemies at High Risk of Autism Don't Show Typical Signs of Disorder in Early Infancy

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A small study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that premature infants who avoid eye contact are less likely to demonstrate symptoms of autism at age 2 than preemies who maintain eye contact during early interactions.

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Robert Boston

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