Effect of Omega-3 and -6 Supplementation on Language in Preterm Toddlers Exhibiting Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms
- 26-07-2017
- Original Paper
Gepubliceerd in:
- Auteurs
- Kelly W. Sheppard
- Kelly M. Boone
- Barbara Gracious
- Mark A. Klebanoff
- Lynette K. Rogers
- Joseph Rausch
- Christopher Bartlett
- Daniel L. Coury
- Sarah A. Keim
- Gepubliceerd in
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2017
Abstract
Delayed language development may be an early indicator of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Early intervention is critical for children with ASD, and the present study presents pilot data on a clinical trial of omega-3 and -6 fatty acid supplementation and language development, a secondary trial outcome, in children at risk for ASD. We randomized 31 children to receive an omega-3 and -6 supplement or a placebo for 3 months, and measured their language abilities at baseline and after supplementation. Gesture use, but not word production, increased for children in the treatment group more than children in the placebo group. These results suggest possible effectiveness of omega-3 and -6 supplementation for language development in children at risk for ASD.
- Titel
- Effect of Omega-3 and -6 Supplementation on Language in Preterm Toddlers Exhibiting Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms
- Auteurs
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Kelly W. Sheppard
Kelly M. Boone
Barbara Gracious
Mark A. Klebanoff
Lynette K. Rogers
Joseph Rausch
Christopher Bartlett
Daniel L. Coury
Sarah A. Keim
- Publicatiedatum
- 26-07-2017
- Uitgeverij
- Springer US
- Gepubliceerd in
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2017
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432 - DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3249-3
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