Studies show that the timing of pregnancy may increase the risk of negative developmental outcomes. In one study, researchers found that second-born children are twice as likely to have _____ if they are born within a year of the first-born child.

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Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Studies have shown that children born within a year of a previous sibling are at an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder.

Studies Show That the Timing of Pregnancy May Increase the Risk