Pediatrics published research indicating that extremely low birth weight babies (less than 1500 grams) are at increased risk for autism.  The researchers recommend early screening for children in this risk category.

Reference:  Limperopoulos, Catherine, Bassan, Haim, Sullivan, Nancy R., Soul, Janet S., Robertson, Richard L., Jr, Moore, Marianne, Ringer, Steven A., Volpe, Joseph J., du Plessis, Adre J.

Positive Screening for Autism in Ex-preterm Infants: Prevalence and Risk Factors Pediatrics 2008 121: 758-765

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