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Examination of potential overlap in autism and language loci on chromosomes 2, 7, and 13 in two independent samples ascertained for specific language impairment.
Human heredity - 1 Jan 2004
Bartlett Christopher W, Flax Judy F, Logue Mark W, Smith Brett J, Vieland Veronica J, Tallal Paula, Brzustowicz Linda M
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Specific language impairment is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments essentially restricted to the domain of language and language learning skills. This contrasts with autism, which is a pervasive developmental disorder defined by multiple impairments in language, social reciprocity, narrow interests and/or repetitive behaviors. Genetic linkage studies and family data suggest that the two...
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