Utah Company Introducing Test to Diagnose Autism

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SALT LAKE CITY -- Against the backdrop of a dramatic increase in the incidence of autism, a Utah company today will formally launch genetic testing and related counseling to help family doctors and pediatricians with early diagnosis of some autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Lineagen's FirstStepDX testing looks for genetic factors known to be associated with ASD and developmental delay, said Michael Paul, president and CEO of the company. He said studies have shown that autism treatment, called "Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention," is effective in children as young as 18 months, so early diagnosis is critical.

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Utah Company Introducing Test to Diagnose Autism

"Kids are not getting diagnosed early enough," he said. "There's a watch-and-wait cycle in many pediatrician's offices so the time to referral can be over a year. Then there's more wait to see a specialist." Ty...

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