Although the genetic link between siblings and autism is well known, there is no standard way of identifying signs in babies who may be at risk of developing autism. It is not usually diagnosed in children before the age of two.
The British Autism Study of Infant Siblings (BASIS) will be led by the Babylab at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development at Birkbeck College, University of London.
Scientists at other institutions including Oxford and Cambridge universities, the Institute of Child Health and the Institute of Psychiatry will share their knowledge to try to find early differences in development between infants who have brothers or sisters with autism and those who do not. This could help identify the early signs of the disorder, allowing for quicker and more effective intervention aimed at improving the quality of life of children with autism.
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