The simple hand test that could reveal if you or your child has autism in a matter of minutes

A QUICK hand test could help spot autism in children, experts say.

Scientists noticed small differences in how autistic and non-autistic people move their fingers when doing a simple task.

York’s Department of PsychologyAdults were asked to use their thumb and finger, with small trackers on them, to pick up blocks of different sizes[/caption]

The test takes just two minutes and looks at how someone grasps an object.

It’s said to be 85 per cent accurate at picking up the neurodevelopmental condition.