tracy hinson says a new blood test may be the key. ">>>these are children with autism in group therapy at the center for speech, language occupational therapy in los altos. most of the children are 2 to 3 years old, but synapdx, a massachusets trial lab, is now developing a blood test for even earlier detection of autism. kristina elliott "early intervention again targets the skills that are necessary for success later on and building those foundational skills for their communication and their social skills." cindy marota, director of the san jose state disability resource center says autism therapy at a young age can be instrumental in collegiate success. cindy marota "the students who have been able to have that early intervention when they were younger are able to adjust much easier to this big campus life." special education department chair, christine hagie, says most collegiate students on the autism spectrum have aspbergers, a highly functioning form of autism. for them the typical classroom enviroment can be challenging. chris