For children with autism, early intervention is critical. Therapies and education – especially in the first two years of life ...

Scientists have announced a breakthrough test that can rule out the risk of a child having autism children between one and 36 months of age. The average age of a diagnosis is four years old.

The test cannot diagnose autism spectrum disorder, nor is it designed to be used on its own. Instead, it is meant to help physicians rule out autism in children who have higher likelihoods of it.

A first-of-its-kind test claims to be able to help rule out autism in kids as young as 1 month using a single strand of hair, but not everyone is convinced that the technology is ready for prime time.

Current ADHD and autism screenings can take weeks and have monthslong wait times. With the AI-assisted test, it could take as little as 15 minutes.

More information The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. SOURCE: Waseda University, news release, April 8, 2025 What This Means For You ...

Children on the autism spectrum might learn to read earlier than their neurotypical peers, sometimes as early as age 2. But ...

Autism is a developmental disorder which mainly affects social interaction, causing a wide spectrum of behavioral problems, including hyperactivity, anxiety or speech disturbances. An estimated 30 ...

Just 1 in 4 children with autism is diagnosed before age 3, but a new eye-tracking technology may allow for earlier diagnosis and intervention, according to three clinical studies of more than ...

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