Is Autism a Genetic Disorder?
There seems no doubt that genetics - in some form - plays a role in the development of autism. But just what role does genetics play, and how can we know whether we're "carriers" of an autism spectrum disorder?
Autism May Be Diagnosable at Birth
A new research study at Yale University Medical School suggests that placental abnormalities may point to genetic differences leading to autism spectrum disorders.
A new research study at Yale University Medical School suggests that placental abnormalities may point to genetic differences leading to autism spectrum disorders.
Are Older Parents More Likely to Have Autistic Children?
Are older parents more likely to have autistic children? Find out what the research says about age and parents of autistic children.
Are older parents more likely to have autistic children? Find out what the research says about age and parents of autistic children.
Is Autism Genetic?
Autism runs in families. Twins are very likely to share autistic traits. While these facts suggest that autism is genetic, there's more to the story.
Autism runs in families. Twins are very likely to share autistic traits. While these facts suggest that autism is genetic, there's more to the story.
Heredity, Genetic Mutations and Older Parents May Cause Autism
A new research study suggests that spontaneous genetic mutations caused, in part, by older parents, may play an important role in the autism epidemic. The research study also suggests that a genetic test for "carrier" parents may become available soon. Researcher Dr. Kenny Ye explains his group's findings in detail.
A new research study suggests that spontaneous genetic mutations caused, in part, by older parents, may play an important role in the autism epidemic. The research study also suggests that a genetic test for "carrier" parents may become available soon. Researcher Dr. Kenny Ye explains his group's findings in detail.
Autism, Genetics and Spontaneous Mutation
New research finds that new, "spontaneous" mutations in genes are associated with many cases of autism. How can this new finding help you and your children?
New research finds that new, "spontaneous" mutations in genes are associated with many cases of autism. How can this new finding help you and your children?
Is Autism a Genetic Disorder?
The National Association for Autism Research (NAAR)created the Exploring Autism website as a tool for collecting and sharing information about genetics and autism.
The National Association for Autism Research (NAAR)created the Exploring Autism website as a tool for collecting and sharing information about genetics and autism.