Professor Read Montague, together with his team of scientists based at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, have developed a brain-imaging technique that can help to identify children with autism spectrum disorder in a matter of minutes. The study will hopefully overcome the issues related to current methods of diagnosis, which can take time and put pressure on both children and their parents.

http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2015/01/011515-vtc-autism.html

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