New Tech Can Detect Autism In Kids Within Just 9 Minutes: Here's How It Works

A new eye-tracking tech called Get Set Early, brought to India by Butterfly Learnings, can detect autism in just nine minutes, offering faster, objective diagnosis for children as young as 12 months.

Get Set Early works by showing children six short videos, each designed to test a different aspect of their thinking (cognition).

Source : Butterfly Learnings

Spotting the early signs of autism isn’t always straightforward. A child may avoid eye contact, struggle with routines, or miss social cues, yet at the same time, they might show remarkable focus, memory, or creativity. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is not one-size-fits-all; it’s a spectrum that shapes people’s worlds in very different ways. Today, doctors rely on careful observations, detailed histories, and specialised tools to piece together a diagnosis, often