Autism and mental retardation: the genetic relationship and contribution
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder first described in 1943, is reviewed. The signs and symptoms of the disorder are described together with the etiological factors. The evidence for a genetic etiology of autism and its association with other genetic disorders are discussed. Possible candidate genes for autism are described
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Main subject:
Pedigree
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Autistic Disorder
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Chromosomes, Human, Pair 7
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Chromosomes, Human, Pair 13
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Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15
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Risk Factors
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease
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Genetics, Population
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Intellectual Disability
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2001