Groundbreaking WA study shows early intervention therapy can drastically reduce autism diagnosis in

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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