Optimal interpregnancy interval in autism spectrum disorder: A multi-national study of a modifiable risk factor

It is biologically plausible that risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is elevated by both short and long interpregnancy intervals (IPI). We conducted a retrospective cohort study of singleton, non-nulliparous live births.

Citation:
Pereira G, Francis RW, Gissler M, Hansen SN, …….. Leonard H, Levine SZ, Mitter VR, Partner ET et al. Optimal interpregnancy interval in autism spectrum disorder: A multi-national study of a modifiable risk factor. Autism Res. 2021.

Keywords:
Autism spectrum disorder; birth intervals; family planning services; longitudinal studies

Abstract:
It is biologically plausible that risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is elevated by both short and long interpregnancy intervals (IPI). We conducted a retrospective cohort study of singleton, non-nulliparous live births.