Children are fragile, and they are definitely in need of constant care and support, especially when they are dealing with a neurological condition. Autism has always been a focus for neuroscientists as it is often realized rather late that a child is having ASD (autism spectrum disorder).
Technology has blessed the human race with so many advantages in all spheres of life. And perhaps one of the most readily available and affordable ways to track one's health is through smartphones.
Many applications have been developed over the years for the betterment of health. One such application has recently been designed and presented at the IEEE Wireless Health conference. It is capable of detecting symptoms of autism by tracking the eye movement of the sufferer and deliver exceptional results in diagnosing autism, according to Wired.
The app is user-friendly, and parents can benefit hugely from it if they have a child who deals with autism. The app shows a scene with social interactions between different people which the autistic child won't be able to comprehend. Tracking the eye movements of the child will determine whether the child has ASD or not.
Health Unlocked reported that Buffalo University is studying the effects of the app and they find it very helpful in initial uncovering of autism because the sooner the autism is detected, the earlier the treatment will start and the sooner will improvements manifest. Doctors believe that therapies always help even if the child is diagnosed relatively late but if it's done earlier the treatment could take a significantly lesser time frame.
The app developing team says that the app is currently in its early stages and to get more precise results, work is still in progress, although the success rate of the app is above 90 percent. Neuroscientists are encouraging early intervention as it can save a child from entering practical life and not knowing what's wrong with the mind.
