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Study Links Infant Sleep Quality to Autism Risk

5/12/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Australia reveals a significant connection between infant sleep patterns and the emergence of autistic traits. Analyzing over 1,000 mother-infant pairs, researchers discovered that poor sleep quality heightened the risk of autism diagnosis by age 12, underscoring the critical importance of early detection and intervention for affected families.

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A groundbreaking study from Australia reveals a significant connection between infant sleep patterns and the emergence of autistic traits. Analyzing over 1,000 mother-infant pairs, researchers discovered that poor sleep quality heightened the risk of autism diagnosis by age 12, underscoring the critical importance of early detection and intervention for affected families.