Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Gene Mutation May Be Tied to Severity of Social Deficits in Autism

A specific gene mutation appears to be tied to the severity of social deficits in kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a new pilot study conducted by the Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C.

The findings, published in the journal Autism Research, may be the first step toward identifying a novel biomarker to help guide interventions for children with autism.

As many as 1 in 40 children are affected by ASD. Early social symptoms of the disorder may include...


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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2019/01/09/gene-mutation-may-be-tied-to-severity-of-social-deficits-in-autism/141837.html

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