The last several years have seen unprecedented advances in deciphering the genetic
etiology of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Heritability studies have repeatedly affirmed a�…

Recent advances in the genetics of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are offering new
valuable insights into molecular and cellular mechanisms of pathology. At the same time, the�…

Recent progress in the identification of genes and genomic regions contributing to autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) has had a broad impact on our understanding of the nature of�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) characterized by
impairments in social communication and social interaction and the presence of repetitive�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in reciprocal social
interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behaviors. Family studies�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a strong genetic
component. Recently developed genomic technologies, including microarray and next�…

A genetic basis for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is now well established, and with the
availability of high‐throughput microarray and sequencing platforms, major advances have�…

There is increasing evidence that autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) can arise from rare
highly penetrant mutations and genomic imbalances. The rare nature of these variants, and�…

Characterized by a combination of abnormalities in language, social cognition and mental
flexibility, autism is not a single disorder but a neurodevelopmental syndrome commonly�…

Genetic studies have the potential to identify the biological underpinnings of ASDs and other
neuropsychiatric disorders. The data they generate are already being used to examine�…