Genetics of Autism: Overview and New Directions

Genetics of Autism: Overview and New Directions

This paper reviews current knowledge of the genetic epidemiology of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs). It notes widespread agreement that the PDDs are caused, at least in part, by genetic factors and some agreement on the phenotypic boundaries associated with these same genet...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 1998-10, Vol.28 (5), p.351-368
Hauptverfasser: Szatmari, P, Jones, M. B, Zwaigenbaum, L, MacLean, J. E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Autism
Autistic Disorder - classification
Autistic Disorder - epidemiology
Autistic Disorder - genetics
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive - genetics
Developmental Disabilities
Epidemiology
Etiology
Family Planning
Family studies
Female
Genetic Variation
Genetics
Humans
Literature reviews
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Research Needs
Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Zusammenfassung:This paper reviews current knowledge of the genetic epidemiology of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs). It notes widespread agreement that the PDDs are caused, at least in part, by genetic factors and some agreement on the phenotypic boundaries associated with these same genetic factors. Remaining research issues are identified. (DB)
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1023/a:1026096203946