Abstract

The prodrome of autism is characterized by impairments in the emergence of neuro-developmental precursors associated with the onset of autism. According to DSM-5 [1] first symptoms relating to autism may occur from 12 months of age and even earlier in severe instances. In this paper, we review a retrospective video study - focused on identifying developmental variables associated with autism among a group of infants within their first fifteen months of life, who were later diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Results from this study indicate that developmental symptoms associated with the manifestation of autism may be assessed already within the first year of life.