From US News here is an interesting article about the use of an MRI machine to determine autism.

TUESDAY, May 31 (HealthDay News) — At the moment, a diagnosis of autism is based on subjective evaluations, but a new way of using MRI might be an objective way of spotting the disorder, Columbia University researchers report.

Autism is a spectrum disorder that includes repetitive behaviors and impairments in language, communication and social skills. It is estimated that the condition affects one in 110 children in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Please click here for more information–>http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2011/05/31/study-suggests-special-mri-might-help-diagnose-autism

I had read in one of Dr. Temple Grandin’s books about tests that were being done with MRI machines and this article also provides information with regards to the subject.