Autism: Familial Risk & Genetics

Genomics|Update|Current

Autism: Familial Risk & Genetics

The familial risk of autism
Sven Sandin et al. JAMA, May 7, 2014

Author Interview

Editorial: The genetic and environmental contributions to autism: Looking beyond twins
Diana E. Schendel, et al. JAMA, May 7, 2014

ACT:  Learn about CDC’s training to help health professionals identify autism and provide quality care

CDC information on autism spectrum disorders

CDC information: Autism & genomics, and family history

CDC is funding the largest multistate collaborative study in the United States to help identify factors that may put children at risk for autism spectrum disorders

The familial risk of autism 
Sandin S, et al. JAMA 2014 May;311(17):1770-7

Genes, environment may play equal parts in autism risk: Study, Philly.com, May 3