The findings suggest that helping children increase their executive function – self-regulation, planning and mental control – could reduce their aggression.
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SSRIs in Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders
A new study at Johns Hopkins University has found that prenatal SSRI exposure was almost three times more likely in boys with autism spectrum disorders – risk was highest with exposure in the first trimester. Prenatal exposure to SSRIs in boys also resulted in higher rates of developmental delays; risk was highest with exposure during the third trimester.
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