A small but interesting study based on 30 children with autism spectrum disorder(ASD) who had a fever found that more than 80% of these children showed fewer autistic behaviour during the fever compared to the children without fever. The behaviour changes involved longer concentration, more talking, improved eye contact and better relations with other people.
The author said that the results of the study are important because they could help the evaluation of the disorder and shed light on future treatment.
Source: "Behaviors Associated With Fever in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders" Published online November 30, 2007 Pediatrics, in print in the December issue, p. e1386-e1392 (abstract only)
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