Maternal Lupus Linked With Kid's Autism Risk is more than doubled for autism spectrum disorders

Some research has suggested that children whose mothers have lupus are at greater risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, and that exposure to maternal antibodies and cytokines may contribute to the risk. "There's a growing body of literature that suggests that genetics alone is not the total answer to autism, and that in utero environment plays a role," said Betty Diamond, MD, of the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, N.Y. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/Lupus/53553?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2015-09-16&eun=g721819d0r