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A genome scan for loci shared by autism spectrum disorder and language impairment.
The American journal of psychiatry - 1 Jan 2014
Bartlett Christopher W, Hou Liping, Flax Judy F, Hare Abby, Cheong Soo Yeon, Fermano Zena, Zimmerman-Bier Barbie, Cartwright Charles, Azaro Marco A, Buyske Steven, Brzustowicz Linda M
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OBJECTIVE: The authors conducted a genetic linkage study of families that have both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and language-impaired probands to find common communication impairment loci. The hypothesis was that these families have a high genetic loading for impairments in language ability, thus influencing the language and communication deficits of the family members with ASD. Comprehensive behavioral...
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