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Genetic and environmental influences on autistic-like behaviors in 2-year-old twins.
Behavior genetics - 1 May 2009
Edelson Lisa R, Saudino Kimberly J
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This study aims to explore the genetic and environmental contributions to autistic-like behaviors in a general population sample of toddlers. In a classic twin study of 313 same-sex, 2-year-old twin pairs, autistic-like behaviors were assessed via parent ratings on the pervasive developmental problems subscale of the Child Behavior Checklist and observationally using tester ratings on the orientation/engagement...
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