For years doctors and researchers have been working to find some type of screening or test procedure that works well for detecting autism in young children and it seems the most recent screening procedure is the most effective so far. Researchers say that the new screening procedure is nearly 100% accurate in children as young as 1 year old.

Amazingly researchers say that this new screening method is more successful because it doesn’t rely on medicine or medical testing; it relies on parents experience and general observation. The list of over 20 simple questions was created for parents and in general the questions are very easy to answer; by the end of the screening most parents are able to say for sure if their child does or does not have signs of autism.

Of course there is still plenty of research being conducted according to leading doctors. No simple screening is enough according to most doctors though they do say it is a great way to get a basic idea. Further research is also being conducted to potentially find a cause or cure for autism though at this time it is difficult to say when a breakthrough may be found.

Doctors recommend that parents use this new checklist screening method with their young children frequently. Obviously this will not prevent or affect the development of autism at all but as always it is important to detect any type of problem early with children and that is what this screening is for.

4 Month Old Baby Rescued from Rubble in Japan

Amongst all of the horrible things that have been happening in Japan recently there have been a few heartwarming stories as well. Just today a Japanese search and rescue team miraculously rescued a young baby who had been trapped for 3 days. The child was reportedly found underneath rubble and debris but shows no signs of injury.

According to many the child was found by a soldier while he searched through a destroyed building. The child’s father was nearby as he had been searching for his baby since the building collapsed. According to the child’s family they lost her when the massive storm of water took her out of their hands.

Shortly after finding her soldiers turned the child over to her parents. Of course they were very grateful that the child was in fact found unharmed. Many believe this is exactly the type of news the people of Japan need to hear; with so many dead and such tragedy spreading all across the country many are happy to hear even the slightest sign of positive news.

Many in the area said it truly was a miracle that the baby had survived, especially given the horrible state of the building she was in. Despite massive odds against her survival the 4 month old somehow survived the horrible tragedy.