Possible Autism test

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Autism: Scientists take 'first steps' towards biological test - BBC News

Scientists have taken the first steps towards what they say could become a new blood and urine test for autism.

It is unclear is incidences of Autism are increasing or simply that they are getting better at identifying autism,
but an actual blood test would go a long way to identifying the condition early.

 

[Fiddytree]

Autism: Scientists take 'first steps' towards biological test - BBC News

It is unclear is incidences of Autism are increasing or simply that they are getting better at identifying autism,
but an actual blood test would go a long way to identifying the condition early.

Meanwhile we could make sure schools continue to do a better job at assessments and not dig their heels in because it costs some $2-3k and they may have to provide additional services and supports.


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Or we could make sure schools continue to do a better job at assessments and not dig their heels in because it costs some $2-3k and they may have to provide additional services and supports.


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I am a bit unconformable with subjective test that pigeon hole kids into groups.
If Autism can be identified with a blood test, it could reduce some of the noise from under or over diagnosing.

 

[Fiddytree]

I am a bit unconformable with subjective test that pigeon hole kids into groups.
If Autism can be identified with a blood test, it could reduce some of the noise from under or over diagnosing.

While the concern for over-diagnosis should be there, that's not necessarily what's going on. For autism, the biggest problem we have is under-diagnosis and support. If the kid could get tested, they can get services and supports, and protections in and outside the school environment.

 

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While the concern for over-diagnosis should be there, that's not necessarily what's going on. For autism, the biggest problem we have is under-diagnosis and support. If the kid could get tested, they can get services and supports, and protections in and outside the school environment.

Ether way, a non subjective test, would help.

 

[Fiddytree]

Ether way, a non subjective test, would help.

But until that magical day arrives.....?

Demand better out of what you got, which is underutilized due to bureaucratic concerns of wanting to keep your purse strings tight.

 

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Autism: Scientists take 'first steps' towards biological test - BBC News

It is unclear is incidences of Autism are increasing or simply that they are getting better at identifying autism,
but an actual blood test would go a long way to identifying the condition early.

I hope this becomes something that can work effectively. Autism is one of the most over diagnosed conditions out there especially the more rare "Asperger's syndrome"

 

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I wouldn't. For autism, the biggest problem we have is under-diagnosis and support. If the kid could get tested, they can get services and supports, and protections in and outside the school environment.

I don't know - I've seen a lot of over diagnosis as well. Kids who are simply poorly parented and have behavior issues that are the results of that poor parenting are often diagnosed as having autism (or ADHD) simply to get them out of the classroom so that they stop being a problem for the other kids. Or the single mom who needs more $$ every month so she shops her kid around to find a "shrink" who give her the diagnosis of autism so she has an excuse for not making the effort to be a good parent and gets extra $$ from the state for having a "disabled" child. My boss has a son who is very much high functioning autistic and often struggles to get him the help at school that he needs at times. I've seen all 3 scenarios up close and personal and every one of them requires a different approach.

 

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I hope this becomes something that can work effectively. Autism is one of the most over diagnosed conditions out there especially the more rare "Asperger's syndrome"

That's what I have seen with my very limited view, that is is over diagnosed.
I think there is a danger, because the labels tend to stick, even if the diagnoses was incorrect.