Topic - Autism and Reproductive Technology
In vitro fertilization and similar medical techniques are correlated with autism. It doesn’t mean that IVF causes autism, just that they occur together.
Other risks for autism include being a twin or triplet, being an identical twin, having an older father, being severely underweight at birth, extreme prematurity and complications of pregnancy and delivery.
If a woman younger than 35 already has healthy children and conceives a child medically, that child has twice the risk of an autism diagnosis.
If you don’t have other options to conceive, you’re facing a difficult decision.
Now that you’re aware of the risks, get help for your slowly developing child.
Talk with your pediatrician and have a comprehensive evaluation conducted to collect data on critical aspects of development.
Early and appropriate intervention is essential for a positive outcome.
