Neurodevelopmental Problems

Autism affects one in 45 children in the United States, almost twice the rate from a few years ago, said a survey today that uses a new approach to assess the frequency of the developmental disorder.

Of those who have died of H1N1 flu, two thirds had at least one chronic high-risk neurodevelopmental condition, such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy or developmental delay.

Autism affects one in 45 children in the United States, almost twice the rate from a few years ago, said a survey today that uses a new approach to assess the frequency of the developmental disorder.

Of those who have died of H1N1 flu, two thirds had at least one chronic high-risk neurodevelopmental condition, such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy or developmental delay.