Origins of the Study: Researchers at Bar-Ilan University, including Dr. Hanna A. Alonim from the Weisfeld School of Social Work Continuing Education Unit, spearheaded two vital studies, focusing on early autism detection and intervention.

10-year Long Study with 110 Infants: Before being diagnosed with ASD at ages 2-3, video recordings of these infants during their first year, shot by unsuspecting parents, were examined. Several autism traits were discerned, such as an aversion to touch, delayed motor skills, erratic activity levels, limited reactions, an accelerated head growth rate, eating resistance, and lack of eye contact. Furthermore, the interplay between these symptoms was scrutinized.

Key Finding: A staggering 89% of autism indicators were evident when the infants were merely ...