Babies with a sibling with autism have an elevated risk of developing it 'Video therapy' may stop these babies developing the syndrome Therapy involves a therapist filming parents interacting with their baby They play the tapes back to the parents so they can spot signs of autism Parent learns how to better understand and communicate with their child This in turn improves the child's communication and social skills Experts say treatment could prevent the onset of autism in some children In others it could mean they develop a less severe form of the syndrome
By Madlen Davies for MailOnline
Published: 19:03 EST, 21 January 2015 | Updated: 12:01 EST, 22 January 2015
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Infants at risk of developing autism could be helped by pioneering video technology that could stop the condition in its tracks, scientists say.
The therapy, which teaches parents how to better communicate with their babies, could prevent infants with a high risk of autism from developing the disorder.
The intervention is primarily aimed at babies who have an older sibling with autism - and therefore an elevated risk themselves.
Previous research has found the earliest risk markers of autism - such as a lack of attention to a parent, reduced social interest or engagement, and decreased eye contact - may be present as early as a childs first year of life.
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