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The Broader Autism Phenotype and Its Implications on the Etiology and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
1 Jan 2011
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The presence of autism-related traits has been well documented in undiagnosed family members of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The most common finding is mild impairments in social and communication skills that are similar to those shown by individuals with autism, but exhibited to a lesser degree. Termed the broader autism phenotype (BAP), these traits suggest a genetic liability for...
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