Two early-life findings stood out in children who later screened positive for autism risk
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A longitudinal study found that children born very preterm are at higher risk for autism spectrum traits by age five compared to term-born peers. Specifically, early cerebellar abnormalities and moderate-to-severe placental inflammation were identified as significant predictors of this elevated autism screening risk. These findings highlight potential targets for closer developmental surveillance in vulnerable infants.
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