SIGNS OF AUTISM CAN BE DETECTED IN BABIES. – UK Report.

According to a report in UK’s Guardian newspaper, researchers at the University of London have measured patterns of brain activity in babies aged six- to ten-months, which tend to be associated with a later diagnosis of autism.

While the researchers stress this is an exploratory study, they also suggest that with “……further refinement, most likely in combination with other factors, (the findings could) form the basis of a predictor accurate enough for clinical use”.

This study also adds to the growing body of evidence that autism can be identified well before the currently accepted age of 18- to 24-months.

As every reader of Rhubarb should know, the earlier an ABA intervention program can be
implemented, the better the chances of positive outcomes, and the quicker they are achieved. So
early detection, leading to earlier intervention, would have many benefits.