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Early Diagnosis Of Autism

Test may be key to early diagnosis of autism

Researchers at UCSD say a promising tool in diagnosing autism early and getting treatment for the syndrome could start with asking parents to fill out a simple questionnaire at their baby's one-year checkup. Ref. Source 3

Autism Diagnosis Early

Finally! I think it should be standard. A lot of parents quickly dismiss some early signs of autism because they think their child will just "catch up" and often times they don't.

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Autism diagnosis taking too long, experts say

Children with autism spectrum disorder are still being diagnosed later than they should be, meaning they are not getting access to specialist services early enough, warn medical experts in the UK. Ref. Source 2e.

Autism Diagnosis Early

New analysis method of metabolites accurately predicts whether a child has autism

Scientists have developed a new, highly accurate method that analyzes metabolic biomarkers to assess whether a child is on the autism spectrum. Ref. Source 1y.

Autism Diagnosis Early

Possible early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Measuring a set of proteins in the blood may enable earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study. Source 9d.

Early Diagnosis Of Autism

Strong pupillary light reflex in infancy to later autism diagnosis. A new study shows that infants who are later diagnosed with autism react more strongly to sudden changes in light. This finding provides support for the view that sensory processing plays an important role in the development of the disorder. Source 7u.

Early Diagnosis Autism

Autism diagnoses prove highly stable as early as 14 months. Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by trained professionals in children as young as 14 months are remarkably stable, suggesting that accurate screening and earlier treatment is feasible. Source 9a.

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That is very early. Maybe they will reach the ability to test before birth like they do with Downs Syndrome. A diagnosis is better earlier than later because it better prepares the parents to deal with what will come.