Study Links Premature Birth with Autism

Posted on April 5, 2008 at 4:40am by

A study published in the April edition of Pediatrics

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, shows that premature babies are at a higher risk of autism. The study is the first of its kind to associate very low birth rate with the risk of autism. Very low birth weight is defined as 3 pounds, 4 ounces or less.

The study, conducted by Catherine Limperopoulos, shows that infants born at least 10 weeks early need careful monitoring to catch autism early.

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Autism is a brain disorder that inhibits the ability to communicate. Those with autism may act out in violence or self-injury. There is no cure, but those who seek treatment do improve.

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It is estimated that about 25,000 are diagnosed with autism every year in the United States. At least 600,000 adults have some form of autism.

Currently, birth trauma attorneys are working on cases involving the development of life-long disabilities due to the negligence of a medical staff.