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This chapter explores transformative technologies and their application in supporting and enhancing the lives of children diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). These two neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by a diverse range of challenges and symptoms, necessitate innovative and tailored approaches for effective management and support. This chapter explores a range of emerging technological solutions, including artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and personalized medicine, which are revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals approach diagnosis, treatment, and therapy for FAS and ASD. It also discusses the implications of these technologies in creating personalized and adaptable treatment plans. By doing so, it offers a glimpse into the future of pediatric healthcare where interventions are highly tailored to the individual needs of each child. Ethical considerations, challenges, and the future direction of these technologies in the context of ASD and FAS are also critically analyzed.

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Autism risk factors: genes, environment, and gene-environment interactions

Pauline Chaste, Marion Leboyer (2012)

The aim of this review is to summarize the key findings from genetic and epidemiological research, which show that autism is a complex disorder resulting from the combination of genetic and environmental factors. Remarkable advances in the knowledge of genetic causes of autism have resulted from the great efforts made in the field of genetics. The identification of specific alleles contributing to the autism spectrum has supplied important pieces for the autism puzzle. However, many questions remain unanswered, and new questions are raised by recent results. Moreover, given the amount of evidence supporting a significant contribution of environmental factors to autism risk, it is now clear that the search for environmental factors should be reinforced. One aspect of this search that has been neglected so far is the study of interactions between genes and environmental factors.