Mutations in autism gene linked to distinct conditions
Individuals with mutations in an autism gene called TRIO may have a range of conditions, including intellectual disability and anomalous head size.
Individuals with mutations in an autism gene called TRIO may have a range of conditions, including intellectual disability and anomalous head size.
Researchers have cataloged more than 100 mutations in DDX3X, a candidate gene for autism.
People with mutations in a gene called TBR1 have unusual features in several brain regions, along with autism traits and developmental delay.
Some families do not have the financial ability or time to participate in clinical trials for autism. New technologies may enable them to participate from their homes.
Rare mutations in a gene called BAZ2B are associated with various conditions of brain development, including autism.
Deletions and duplications of long stretches of DNA may increase the likelihood of autism in people who have a mutation in a gene called PTEN.
A new resource that details the ages at which children attain milestones such as speaking and walking could help clinicians spot autism sooner.
This year’s top papers deepen our understanding of autism’s genetics and reveal mixed results from trials of autism therapies.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has, for the first time in 12 years, overhauled its recommendations for identifying and supporting autistic children.
People who have mutations in a gene called PHF21A tend to have a constellation of traits and conditions, including autism.