Early baby therapy could reduce autism diagnoses | BBC News
Training parents how to respond to babies showing early signs of autism could reduce by two-thirds the number of three-year-olds meeting the criteria for diagnosis, a small study suggests.
This could make a big difference. However...
But another charity, the National Autistic Society, said the study had a number of limitations.
"Autism is not a disease and not something that should be cured or lessened," head of policy Tim Nicholls said.
No, it's not a disease. It's a neurological condition, and when people alter their behaviour around people with that condition, life can be a lot easier for them.
