Autism: the phenotype in relatives.

doi:10.1023/a:1026048320785

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Autism: the phenotype in relatives.

Journal of autism and developmental disorders - 1 Oct 1998

Bailey A, Palferman S, Heavey L, Le Couteur A

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There is broad agreement that genetic influences are central in the development of idiopathic autism. Whether relatives manifest genetically related milder phenotypes, and if so how these relate to autism proper, has proved a more contentious issue. A review of the relevant studies indicates that...

Topics

Autistic Disorder
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Communication
Family
Humans
Intelligence
Mental Disorders
Personality
Phenotype
Research Design
Social Environment

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