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Autism test accuracy improved

Date: 08/09/2009 / Category: Indoor play for disability schools and groups


The LENA Foundation has increased the accuracy of its test for autism in two to four-year-olds, aiding earlier diagnosis and intervention.

Its LENA Autism Screen (LAS) is now 91 per cent accurate for children aged 24 to 48 months.

Terrance D Paul, president of the foundation, said: "LAS is truly revolutionary because the analysis is based on the child's vocalisations in the natural home environment."

He added that the developments will allow parents to quickly and inexpensively screen their children.

One in 100 people in the UK suffer from autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to the National Autistic Society.

The NHS says that some children with ASD have sensory difficulties, meaning they may get upset if they are over- or under-stimulated.

Some of these children may prefer being indoors if they are over-sensitive to light, for example, the NHS says.

Children with sensory difficulties can also have problems with movement and balance so it is important that they play in safe environments such as indoor play centres, which can include special sensory development areas.ADNFCR-2594-ID-19350953-ADNFCR


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