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Younger diagnosis age means earlier support for kids with autism, researcher says

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Can a gaze measurement app help spot potential signs of autism in toddlers? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that involves challenges in social interaction, nonverbal communication, speech, and repetitive behaviors. In the United States alone, about 1 in 54 children is diagnosed with ASD. Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. Early diagnosis is crucial for treatment and therapies. Researchers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, USA, used computational methods based on computer vision analysis and a smartphone or ta...

Recognizing the Signs of Autism Let's review the M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers) with Dr. Catherine Riley during this virtual workshop. Q & A relating to the MCHAT included during the session.

Is your child on the autism spectrum? Imani.Consulting.Tobago@gmail.com A couple weeks ago we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day with our colourful, mismatched socks. On April 2 many of us also commemorated World Autism Awareness Day. I’ve noticed, though, that many people don’t know the difference between autism and Down syndrome, and many parents need guidance on how to determine if their child has autism and, of course, the next steps. In this article, I use information gathered from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the American Psychiatric Association to answer som...