When One Twin Has Autism

9/2/2013; 7 minutes

Researchers at the UC Davis Mind Institute show stunning progress with Matthew Williams, a two-year-old boy who, unlike his twin sister, was recognized as being at risk for autism. Using the Early Start Denver Model, therapists now have Matthew responding to his name, interacting with his family and playing at the same level as his sister, Morgan. While there are still many questions about autism, this intervention has the families of some participants asking, "could there eventually be a cure?" (#24888)

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