Two-year-old height doubling method is easiest but least accurate. Mid-parental height method uses formula with 4-inch margin of error. CDC growth charts compare child's height with peers
Mildest form with high intelligence but communication challenges. Needs minimal support for basic social skills and behavior management. Common traits include planning difficulties and limited social interactions
ASD runs in families with 10% chance of passing it to siblings. ASD and ADHD share 50-70% genetic factors. Environmental factors include older parents and prenatal exposure to teratogens. No evidence links childhood vaccination to ASD
Diagnosis requires persistent social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. Symptoms must begin in early childhood and affect daily functioning. No standardized tests exist for autism diagnosis. Diagnosis becomes increasingly stable over first three years
Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder affecting communication and social interaction. It cannot be cured but therapies can improve symptoms. Autism is a spectrum disorder with varying severity and symptoms
Located in purpose-built Miracle Hospital. Uses automated temperature incubators and EmbryoScope system. Equipped with RI Witness technology for sample identification