Prenatal Alcohol Exposure in Relation to Autism Spectrum Disorder: Findings from the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED)

ConclusionsThese results do not support an adverse association between low‐level alcohol exposure and ASD, although these findings were based on retrospective self‐reported alcohol use. Unmeasured confounding or exposure misclassification may explain inverse associations with one to two drinks per week. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women should continue to follow recommendations to avoid alcohol use because of other known effects on infant health and neurodevelopment.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - September 7, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Alison B. Singer, Arthur S. Aylsworth, Christina Cordero, Lisa A. Croen, Carolyn DiGuiseppi, M. Daniele Fallin, Amy H. Herring, Stephen R. Hooper, Rebecca E. Pretzel, Laura A. Schieve, Gayle C. Windham, Julie L. Daniels Tags: Original Article Source Type: research