Deborah A. Bilder

TL;DR: ASD prevalence estimates for children aged 8 years living in catchment areas of the ADDM Network sites in 2012 are provided, overall and stratified by sex, race/ethnicity, and the type of source records (education and health records versus health records only).

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors aimed to describe ASD prevalence and characteristics among preschool-aged children and found that few population-based data exist on ASD identification among preschool aged children, yet, early identification of children with autism spectrum disorder facilitates timely access to intervention services.

TL;DR: Investigation of comorbid psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medication use among adults with autism spectrum disorder ascertained as children during a 1980’s statewide Utah autism prevalence study found a greater understanding of the presentation of these conditions within this population will increase assessment validity and the potential for efficacious intervention.

TL;DR: Estimates of overall ASD prevalence and prevalence by sex and race/ethnicity; characteristics of children aged 4 years with ASD, including age at first developmental evaluation, age at ASD diagnosis, and cognitive function; and trends in autism prevalence and characteristics among Early ADDM sites with data for all 3 surveillance years are provided.

TL;DR: A coordinated approach to PKU treatment improves long-term outcomes for those with PKU and facilitates the conduct of research to improve diagnosis and treatment, and there are significant gaps in predicting response to treatment.