The preventive edge of autism research at the University of Washington

Despite the absence of a known cause, University of Washington researchers focus on autism prevention. It’s an innovative, if somewhat controversial, approach.

From head size to birthday home videos, researchers at the University of Washington’s renowned Autism Center http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/ have found early signs of the condition in some unusual places. Now they are bringing their innovative methods to a bold new study on autism prevention.

By Michele Solis

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