By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - Video-based therapy for families with babies at risk of autism improves infants' engagement, attention and social behavior, and might reduce their risk chances of developing the condition, the findings of a small scientific study show. Researchers publishing the findings in The Lancet Psychiatry journal said they showed that using video feedback-based therapy to help parents understand and respond to their baby's early communication style might help modify emerging autism symptoms. "Targeting the earliest risk markers of autism, such as lack of attention or reduced social interest or engagement, during the first year of life may lessen the development of these symptoms later," said Jonathan Green, a Manchester University professor of child and adolescent psychiatry, who led the study. People with autism have varying levels of impairment across three areas: social interaction and understanding, repetitive behavior and interests, and language and communication. via Health News Headlines - Yahoo News Read More Here..
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