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Early detection means earlier access to intervention. An experienced professional can diagnose ASD in toddlers as young as 18 to 24 months of age, but often ASD is not diagnosed until 3 to 5 years of age or later, after the window of opportunity for very early intervention.
MRI Can Detect Autism Risk in Infants Researchers say an overgrowth of brain volumeâdetectable by magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI scanâmay determine if a child will be diagnosed with autism. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are developmental disabilities with behavioral symptoms that vary in severity. Autism usually is suspected between the ages of two and four.