A new study says there is a link: women 40 and older had a 30% greater risk and men a 50% greater risk than new parents between 25 to 29, however, the risk is still small. Read the full research story in USA Today from lead author Lisa Croen, an epidemiologist at Kaiser Permanente's Division of Research in Oakland.
Are Older Parents at Greater Risk of Having a Child with Autism?
From Sue Watson, About.com GuideApril 8, 2007
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