Home News Could a Blood Test Diagnose Autism Earlier in Kids? New Research Is Encouraging by Erica LoopFebruary 23, 2018 Search more like this autismurinebloodblood testdiagnosischemicaluniversityplasmaintelligencenew researchdamagetreatmentjournaldetection Advertisement Trending Now News Disney+’s Prices Are Increasing—Unless You Want to Watch Ads Food & Drink General Mills Is Bringing Back 4 Classic Sugar Cereals That Your Mom Never Let You Eat Viral & Trending Cat Sneaks into Family Car & Joins Their Road Trip, Becomes Instant Celebrity Viral & Trending Weatherman Discovers His Map Is a Touchscreen and His Reaction Is So Pure Celeb & Entertainment Serena Williams Announces Retirement: ‘If I Were a Guy, I Wouldn’t Be Writing This’ Advertisement What if there was an autism blood test? Well, researchers in Britain say that they’ve found a blood and urine test that detects autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in kids. With the diagnosis process often including a rocky road that’s challenging (at best) for a parent to understand and navigate, having a straightforward test, such as a blood test, could help parents and children alike.Along with providing a more streamlined, and definitive, diagnosis, a blood or urine test could offer early detection of ASD. An earlier diagnosis could provide the child with the chance to get help as soon as possible. The early a child begins treatment, the better the outcomes often are. photo: pixabay.comSo how would this blood and urine test work? The researchers, from the University of Warwick, found a connection between damage to proteins in the child’s blood plasma and autism. The study, which was published in the journal Molecular Autism, looked at blood and urine samples from 38 children who had previously been diagnosed with ASD and 31 children who had not. All of the children were between 5 and 12-years-old.The scientists found chemical differences, in the blood and urine, between the two groups of children. They then worked with researchers at the University of Birmingham, combining the chemical markers that they had found with artificial intelligence algorithm techniques, to create a diagnostic test.Even though this line of research looks promising, it isn’t 100% just yet. Further study is needed before scientists can bring us a definitive autism test.What do you think about this new research? Share your thoughts in the comments below. —Erica Loop RELATED STORIES:4 Autism-Friendly Amusement Parks Everyone Will LoveWings for Autism: A Travel Program for Kids with Special NeedsThis Mom Helped her Autistic Son Turn a Dream Into a Business Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this autismurinebloodblood testdiagnosischemicaluniversityplasmaintelligencenew researchdamagetreatmentjournaldetection Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? Select YES below and click submit to start receiving FREE pet ideas and inspiration, news about new pet products, exclusive offers and limited-time promotions. Yes, I have a pet! Submit GET READY FOR SUMMER! Enter to Win a $250 Gift Card! Enter your email and zip code below for a chance to win a Mastercard Gift Card. We’ll pick one winner per month through August 31, 2022 – 5 lucky winners in all! email zip_code campaign_name Enter Now! I agree to the official rules and to receive email communications from Tinybeans. By providing my email address, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience possible. Accepting the use of cookies enables important site functionality including personalization and analytics. Accept Decline Create an account to save this content on Tinybeans Choose how you would like to sign up. Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google or Continue with Email By signing up, you agree to Tinybeans Terms of Service and acknowledge you have read and agreed to our Privacy Policy. Sign in to your Tinybeans account Don’t have any account? Create an account here. Forgot your password? Reset it here. Sign In or Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google Personalized recommendations Tinybeans uses personal information to share useful recommendations and ideas for your family. This may include your previous activity, family profile and your hometown. Tinybeans keeps your data safe and does not sell personal information to any third party. Learn more about your privacy and location choices. Close
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