Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social communication and interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour. Approximately 1 in 70 children are diagnosed with ASD at an average age of 4 years with early therapeutic intervention shown to lessen the burden of ASD to the children and their families. A blood-based biomarker is crucially-needed for ASD as it would facilitate … Continue reading Researchers identify new blood-based biomarker for boys with autism.