Soon Blood and Urine Tests May Be Used to Diagnose Autism Early

The research team believe that the new tests could reveal yet to be identified causes of autism spectrum disorders.

Getting to the diagnoses of autism is possibly the most heartbreaking process for parents of children in the spectrum.

Now, scientists have taken first steps to develop blood and urine tests that can diagnose autism in children, allowing patients to get appropriate treatment much earlier in their lives.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are defined as developmental disorders mainly affecting social interaction and they can include a wide spectrum of behavioural problems.

These include speech disturbances, repetitive and/or compulsive behaviour, hyperactivity, anxiety, and difficulty to adapt to new environments, some with or without cognitive impairment.