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Behavioral phenotype of fragile X syndrome: DSM-III-R autistic behavior in male children.
American journal of medical genetics - 1 Jan 2000
Reiss A L, Freund L
Abstract excerpt
Comparison of 34 fragile X [(fra(X)] male children (age 3-18 years) with 32 IQ- and age-matched, non-fra(X) male control children was conducted using specific DSM-III-R criteria for autism. Statistical analyses supported predictions that fra(X) males show increased dysfunction in peer social play, nonverbal communication (e.g., gaze aversion, gesturing), verbal communication (e.g., rate, volume, word/phrase...
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