For the first time, a study has shown that children with autism spectrum disorder have different levels of certain proteins in their saliva from other children. Researchers believe that these findings could help in the development of an autism diagnostic test, which could aid early diagnosis and help direct parents with infants with autism to interventions. More at: http://www.dental-tribune.com/articles/news/americas/22203_new_insights_into_human_saliva_could_lead_to_first_autism_diagnostic_test.html