Tag: Autism
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Study Finds Higher Autism and Speech Delay Risk in Children Born to Mothers Infected with Covid During Pregnancy
New Findings Tie Maternal Covid Infection to Developmental Risks for Children A large U.S. study has found that children born to mothers who contracted Covid-19 during pregnancy face a higher likelihood of developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and speech delays, by the time they reach age three. The research highlights potential consequences for early…
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Covid During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Autism and Speech Delay Risk in Children
Overview: Covid Infection in Pregnancy and Developmental Risk A new study from the United States highlights a concerning link between maternal Covid-19 infection during pregnancy and an increased risk of developmental issues in offspring. Researchers followed children born to mothers who tested positive for Covid-19 during pregnancy and tracked developmental outcomes up to age three.…
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Petaling Jaya: Mother Found Guilty of Neglect Involving Autistic Son
Petaling Jaya Court Convicts Mother of Neglect The Petaling Jaya Sessions Court has found Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of six-year-old autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, guilty of neglecting her son in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. The verdict marks a significant development in a case that drew attention to the…
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Mother Found Guilty of Neglecting Autistic Son in Petaling Jaya: A Case Spotlight
Guilty Verdict Brings Attention to Child Welfare and Disability Care The Petaling Jaya Sessions Court has convicted Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of six-year-old autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, on charges of neglect that could have caused him physical harm two years ago. The ruling underscores ongoing concerns about safeguarding vulnerable children, particularly those…
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Mother of Zayn Rayyan Found Guilty of Neglect in Court
Summary of the Verdict The Petaling Jaya Sessions Court has found Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of six-year-old autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, guilty of neglecting her son in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. The court delivered its verdict two years after the alleged neglect took place, marking a significant development…
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Essex mother jailed for murdering autistic son Lincoln
What happened in Basildon Crown Court Claire Button, 35, was convicted of murdering her five-year-old son Lincoln in their family home in South Ockendon, Essex, on 15 December. The court heard Button had been suffering a severe mental health crisis driven by the relentless demands of a non-verbal autistic child, and she ultimately took Lincoln’s…
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Essex Mum Jailed for Murdering Autistic Son Lincoln
What happened in South Ockendon Claire Button, a 35-year-old mother from South Ockendon, Essex, was found guilty of murder by Basildon Crown Court after fatally harming her five-year-old son, Lincoln. The incident occurred on 15 December at the family home, when Button was experiencing a severe mental health crisis. She subsequently attempted to take her…
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Nemours Neurologist Wins NIH Award to Study Hippocampal Dysfunction Across Autism, Epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s
Nemours Neurologist Secures Prestigious NIH Transformative Research Award A leading physician-scientist at Nemours Children’s Health has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Transformative Research Award. Rodney Scott, MBChB, MRCP, DipStat, PhD, serves as Division Chief of Neurology for the Nemours Delaware Valley region and will channel a $2.6 million, five-year grant into…
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Nemours Neurologist Wins NIH Transformative Award to Study Hippocampal Dysfunction Across Autism, Epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s
Nemours neurologist wins prestigious NIH grant to study hippocampal dysfunction Rodney Scott, MBChB, MRCP, DipStat, PhD, Division Chief of Neurology at Nemours Children’s Health in the Delaware Valley, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Transformative Research Award. The $2.6 million, five-year grant will fund an ambitious project to investigate malfunctions in…
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Nemours Neurologist Wins NIH Transformative Award to Study Hippocampal Dysfunction Across Brain Disorders
Nemours Leader Receives NIH Transformative Research Award Rodney Scott, MBChB, MRCP, DipStat, PhD, Division Chief of Neurology at Nemours Children’s Health in the Delaware Valley, has been awarded a prestigious NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award. The $2.6 million grant spans five years and targets a novel, cross-disciplinary approach to hippocampal dysfunction that may cut across…