Anxiety Symptoms In Babies And Toddlers Might Be A Sign Of Autism

Anxiety Symptoms In Babies And Toddlers Might Be A Sign Of Autism    

These Conditions Are Common In Families And Might Share A Genetic Origin    

A study has shown that conditions such as fearfulness and shyness in babies and toddlers can predict autism at age 7. However, issues with impulse control and hyperactivity do not indicate autism features. Autism and anxiety have similar origins in the brain, but autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not. This does not mean that autism and ADHD are not associated, only that they are less related than autism and anxiety. Statistics show that nearly 80 percent of people with autism also meet the criteria for ADHD or anxiety. Also, these conditions are common in families, which may show that they share a genetic origin. I addition, the younger siblings also had a high risk of other conditions, such as ADHD and anxiety. These discoveries will allow specialists to findings may help clinicians identify autism and ADHD at an early age. More details click here.