Autism severity can change substantially during early childhood
(WorldNews Health)

During early childhood, girls with autism tend to show greater reduction and less rise in their autism symptom severity than boys with autism, a UC Davis MIND Institute study has found. There are significant differences in autism symptom severity changes during childhood between boys and girls Early childhood is a period of substantial brain growth with critical ability for learning and development. It also is the typical time for an initial diagnosis of autism and the best time for early intervention. In the U.S., about 1 in 54 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with four times as many boys with ASD as girls. Previous studies indicated inconsistent results in...