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�…

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are highly heterogeneous developmental conditions
characterized by deficits in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous, behaviorally defined
neurodevelopmental disorder. Over the past two decades, the prevalence of autism�…

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are among the most heritable of all neuropsychiatric
disorders. Discovery of autism susceptibility genes has been the focus of intense research�…

Aims Over the past decade, genetic tests have become available for numerous heritable
disorders, especially those whose inheritance follows the Mendelian model. Autism�…

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of conditions characterized by impairments in
communication and reciprocal social interaction, and the presence of restricted and�…

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex and genetically heterogeneous disorder, which has
hampered the identification of the etiological factors in each patient and, consequently, the�…

The presence of autism‐related traits has been well documented in undiagnosed family
members of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The most common finding is�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a group of neurodevelopmental conditions
diagnosed solely on the basis of behavioral assessments that reveal social deficits�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a set of neurodevelopmental disorders with a high
prevalence and impact on society. ASDs are characterized by deficits in both social behavior�…