Erschienen in:
03.03.2016 | Review Article
Genetic Studies in Autism
verfasst von:
Shruthi Sudarshan, Neerja Gupta, Madhulika Kabra
Erschienen in:
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
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Ausgabe 10/2016
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Abstract
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder, which has captured the attention of not only pediatricians but also the parents. From the symptoms until the final diagnosis, parents undergo a diagnostic odyssey that involves a battery of tests without much yield. This has led to an increase in the referrals to the clinical geneticists to rule out the possible genetic etiology that can have implications for the parents for future pregnancy. This chapter focuses on the various genetic causes and their appropriate application in the evaluation of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).