Congenital muscular torticollis as a potential neonatal marker of autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions

Key Points

• Congenital muscular torticollis may serve as an early indicator of autism spectrum disorder.
• The study examines connections between torticollis and broader neurodevelopmental conditions in infants.
• Analysis includes a range of newborn assessments focusing on physical and developmental markers.
• Findings suggest that early identification of torticollis could guide monitoring for neurodevelopmental outcomes.