Early intervention with infants at risk of autism through therapy led by their parents improves the child's social development to such an extent they are two-thirds less likely to meet the clinical criteria for an autism diagnosis, according to world-first research by the Telethon Kids Institute.
Key points:
Study finds early intervention reduces autism-related behaviours in children
The findings are a 'true breakthrough moment' according to research lead
Providing support very early in life can alter developmental trajectories
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