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[Genetic findings in autism spectrum disorders].
Der Nervenarzt - 1 Jul 2017
Freitag C M
Abstract excerpt
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are pervasive developmental disorders comprising problems in social interaction, communication, and stereotyped behavior and interests. They show a prevalence of around 0.8% in children, adolescents, and adults, and a skewed sex distribution (about 4:1 = male:female). ASD are predominantly genetically determined disorders. Heritability estimates from twin studies range between 64...
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