Genetic clues to the biological basis of autism.

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Autism, the prototypical pervasive developmental disorder, is characterized by impaired communication and social interaction, and by repetitive interests and behaviours. The core disorder probably affects around 5:10 000 individuals, of whom some three-quarters are male. Onset is in the first three years of life, and the disorder is associated with lifelong disabilities. Because of the clear evidence that...

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