The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by impairments in social interaction
and stereotyped behaviors. For the majority of individuals with ASD, the causes of the�…

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

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�…

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD s) are a group of heterogeneous neurodevelopmental
disorders that show impaired communication and socialization, restricted interests, and�…

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a heterogeneous group of neuropsychiatric disorders
characterized by problems in social communication, as well as by the presence of restricted�…

Highlights•High throughput genomic methods are rapidly increasing the pool of ASD
genes.•Heterogeneity, pleiotropy, and brain complexity complicate translation to�…

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

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

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by impaired social interaction and
communication accompanied by stereotyped behaviors and restricted interests. Although�…