Spotting the early warning signs of autism has just become a bit easier for parents and physicians with a software that tracks and records infants’ activity during videotaped autism screening tests. Early intervention may significantly impact development of autism syndrome disorders (ASD). 'The software has the potential to automatically analyse a child's eye gaze walking patterns or motor behaviours for signs that are distinct from typical development' said the app's developer Amy Esler an assistant professor of pediatrics at University of Minnesota in the US. These signs would signal to doctors that they need to refer a family to a
