Autism: the point of view from fragile X studies.

doi:10.1023/a:1026000404855

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Autism: the point of view from fragile X studies.

Journal of autism and developmental disorders - 1 Oct 1998

Feinstein C, Reiss A L

Abstract excerpt

The relationship between the fragile X syndrome (FXS) and autism is reviewed. Shortly after the FXS was first described, it was noted that certain behaviors commonly found in afflicted individuals resemble certain features of autism. Research concerning a possible relationship between these condi...

Topics

Autistic Disorder
Female
Fragile X Syndrome
Humans
Phenotype

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