Simple task at 6 months of age may predict risk of autism

Washington, May 18 (ANI): A simple "pull-to-sit" task could be added to existing developmental screenings at pediatric well visits to improve early detection of developmental delays, suggested researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Head Lag May Be Sign of Autism

Weak head and neck control in babies may be a sign of Autism Spectrum disorders and other developmental delays, new research exclusive to ABC News revealed. A simple "pull-to-sit" test for babies may help in early detection of delays, according to the findings from the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore.

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Simple pull-to-sit task could predict risk of ASD in infants

A new prospective study of six-month-old infants at high genetic risk for autism identified weak head and neck control as a red flag for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and language and/or social developmental delays.

New Autism Test Is As Easy As Picking Up Your Baby

Doctors are now saying there is a simple, new way to test 6 month olds for autism and other growth delays. A study by the Kennedy Krieger Institute found children with a high risk for autism also had weak head and neck control. A majority of the children who fit both of these descriptions were later diagnosed with autism and other social delays. Though these studies are preliminary, these ...