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CDC - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASDs) - NCBDDD

Autism

CDC information: Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges
CDC information: Autism, genomics and family history
Detection of clinically relevant genetic variants in autism spectrum disorder by whole-genome sequencing.  [PDF 637.26 KB]
Yong-hui Jiang et al. Am J Hum Genetics July 2013
Did you know? 444 genes have been reported in relation to risk of autism, including 11 genomewide association studies. To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator
Check out genetic conditions and available genetic tests associated with autism from the NIH Genetic Testing Registry
CDC’S SEED is the largest study in US looking at what puts kids at risk for autism, including genetic factors