Autism 5 Times More Likely for Premature Babies

Sad news for babies already facing an uphill battle: A 20-year study has found that infants born prematurely and with low birth weights are five times more likely than typical babies to be diagnosed with autism. The US study, released this week, looked at 862 children born between 1984 and…

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Autism 5 Times More Likely for Premature Babies

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