Scientific objective A: Identification of a set of clinically relevant, predictive markers to develop a fast, user-friendly and easy-to-use screening protocol to identify, within high risk groups, infants without increased risk of developing ASD, all applicable by prevention and early detection health care professionals.

Scientific objective B: Development of a risk assessment model for ASD in infants at risk, based on an optimal combination of genetic, neurometabolic, neurophysiological, cognitive, behavioral and environmental parameters, applicable by specialised diagnostic centres.