This episode explores ASD Insight, a first-of-its-kind diagnostic that uses a skin biopsy to identify autism risk biologically before behavioral symptoms appear. Dr. Jay Gargus and Michelle Majewski from NeuroQure explain how earlier clarity empowers earlier action and better outcomes. The secret this week is… Know SOONER, Help MORE
Welcome to Episode 266 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
If you’re navigating autism—or know someone just starting out—this episode is for you.
Today we’re talking about possibility.
What if autism risk could be identified not at 2 years old… but at 1 month old? Or even at birth?
That’s no longer hypothetical.
Thanks to a breakthrough diagnostic called ASD Insight, it’s now possible to detect biological risk for autism through a simple, minimally invasive skin biopsy—even before symptoms appear.
Traditional screening relies on behavior. This test goes deeper, identifying risk based on biological markers, not just outward signs.
For families planning ahead—or supporting someone early in their journey—this knowledge can make all the difference..
✅ The secret this week is…
Know SOONER, Help MORE
You'll Discover:
About Our Guests:
Dr. Jay Gargus is the Founding Scientist at NeuroQure and a world-renowned geneticist with decades of leadership in autism and neurological research. He directed UC Irvine's Center for Autism Research and Translation, overseeing a $28 million initiative that led to the development of ASD Insight. Michelle Majewski is the Vice President of Sales at NeuroQure and the mother of a thriving 5-year-old son with autism. Her personal journey fuels her passion for bringing earlier clarity and support to more families.
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