Could Autism Be Diagnosed With a Simple Scent Test?
Currently, autism is diagnosed through a series of psychiatric screenings and evaluations that vary widely in their accuracy. Since many of the typical indicators of autism aren't always apparent during a child's behavioral development, correctly diagnosing this disorder can be a challenge.
But what if there were a simpler, more accurate way to detect autism in young children?
As researchers have recently discovered, diagnosing autism could simply be a matter of following your nose.
According to a July 6 Inquisitr article, the study, conducted by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, found that children with autism are more likely to inhale unpleasant scents than children without it.
Typically, humans tend to inhale less air when we detect a foul odor -- or even hold our breath ...