Risk assessment of autism spectrum disorder in infants

A diagnosis of ASD is usually not set for the age of 4 or 5, which means that early intervention opportunities can not be utilized. This often leads to poorer outcomes at a later age, developing additional problems, high social costs and it is having a negative impact on the family. This project aims at developing a model for risk assessment of ASD in babies, in which genetic, neurometabolic, neurophysiological, cognitive, behavioral and environmental parameters are combined to provide early intervention and improve prognosis. In this way we want to try to improve the quality of life of children with ASD and their parents and reduce long-term costs for society.