Can we test baby's for autism?

A test for autism. Sounds good but how?

Autism is much like a puzzle. Ever notice that puzzle pieces are the shapes used in the ribbons and most foundation logos? How can you test for a "puzzle". Sure, there are some commonalities, impaired social interaction, communication difficulties, and relationship development but these can also be used to detect other childhood problems.

Researchers at Yale Child Study Center in New Haven think they have at least one possible way to determine if a child has autism. Watch the child's eyes when speaking to them. Autistic children tend to not focus on the eyes but instead, on the mouth of the person speaking with them.

Right now, doctors can't diagnose autism until the child is 2 or 3 years old. This is primarily due to the undeveloped language skills of toddlers.