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Free Autism Screening Launches for 200 Hong Kong Kids

12/18/2025

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong will launch free autism screening for 200 children 18 months to four years, starting January.
The screening uses a tool that analyzes stool samples and returns results within one week.
Professor Ng Siew Chien of The Chinese University of Hong Kong says it is easy for home use.
Hong Kong has over 22,000 diagnosed autism cases, where the tool shows 91% sensitivity.

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong will launch free autism screening for 200 children 18 months to four years, starting January.
The screening uses a tool that analyzes stool samples and returns results within one week.
Professor Ng Siew Chien of The Chinese University of Hong Kong says it is easy for home use.
Hong Kong has over 22,000 diagnosed autism cases, where the tool shows 91% sensitivity.