A simple brain scan could help diagnose autistic adults and children in just 15 minutes, researchers believe. Scientists have developed a pioneering new method to identify areas in the brain that indicate if someone has autism, which can be a lengthy process to diagnose using current methods.

Tests in adults found the technique picked up the condition with more than 90 per cent accuracy.

The team, from King’s College London, hope that in future the method could lead to screening for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children, making sure they can then be directed to the best services and support at an early stage.

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To read more, see the full article. (The Scotsman. 11 August 2010)