Key Findings:  There is currently not enough evidence to conclude that neonatal cannabis exposure directly leads to nor increases the risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders, but remains of interest to pediatricians and clinicians. Discontinuation of cannabis products during and after pregnancy, through completion of breastfeeding, remains the recommendation.
Type of Study:  Meta-analysis
Study Result:  Inconclusive
Research Location(s):  United States
Year of Pub:  2021
Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabichromene (CBC), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable
Citation:  Sajdeya R, et al. Perinatal Cannabis Exposures and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Med Cannabis Cannabinoids. 2021; 4:67-71. doi: 10.1159/000515871
Authors:  Sajdeya R, Brown JD, Goodin AJ