The prevalence and profile of autism in individuals born preterm: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The prevalence and profile of autism in individuals born preterm: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Introduction Preterm birth (<37 weeks) adversely affects development in behavioural, cognitive and mental health domains. Heightened rates of autism are identified in preterm populations, indicating that prematurity may confer an increased likelihood of adverse neurodevelopmental outcome...

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Main Authors: Catherine Laverty, Andrew Surtees, Rory O’Sullivan, Daniel Sutherland, Christopher Jones, Caroline Richards
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Subjects:
Autism
Prematurity
Meta-analysis
Preterm
Low birth weight
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s11689-021-09382-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s11689-021-09382-1

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