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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