Catching early signs of autism in infants

The video discusses autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, typically occurring after age three, and explores early detection possibilities. A University of Miami study, funded by the National Science Foundation, examined infants with social difficulties and older siblings with ASD. The study found that high-risk infants with insecure attachments were more likely to be diagnosed with ASD. The research suggests that early behavioral markers could lead to interventions for more secure social relationships in infants at risk of developing ASD.

At what age is Autism Spectrum Disorder typically diagnosed?

• Before the age of one

• At or after the age of three

• Between ages four and five

• After the age of six

What was the focus of the study conducted by the University of Miami researchers?

• Early signs of social difficulty in infants

• Genetic factors contributing to ASD

• The role of education in managing ASD

• The impact of diet on ASD

How did high-risk infants with later autism react to being separated from their parents in the study?

• They did not cry at all

• They calmed down quickly

• They had trouble calming down even after the parent returned

• They showed no reaction

What did the researchers conclude about high-risk infants with insecure attachments?

• They are less likely to develop ASD

• They are more than nine times more likely to receive an ASD diagnosis

• They have no difference in ASD diagnosis likelihood

• They are more likely to have secure social relationships

What potential benefit do early behavioral markers offer according to the study?

• They can prevent ASD entirely

• They can lead to interventions for more secure social relationships

• They have no significant impact

• They can delay the onset of ASD