Autism disorders affect one in 110 children in the U.S.--or perhaps more--but the method of diagnosing the condition, which is characterized by difficulties socializing and communicating, among other behavioral and emotional problems, is largely subjective. Now, researchers may have finally found a way to objectively and scientifically diagnose the condition early, with 94 percent accuracy, using simple MRI brain scans.
via www.popsci.com
This procedure gives hope to parents of children on the autism spectrum that with improved diagnosis will come improved treatment. The benefit of early diagnosis using an objective method is exciting.
If you have a child on the spectrum, how did diagnosis happen for you? What helpful advice would you share with other parents who do, or think they they do have a child with autism?
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