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Current directions in research on autism.

H Tager-Flusberg¹, R Joseph, S Folstein

¹Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Waltham, Massachusetts 02452, USA. htagerf@shriver.org

Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews

|March 10, 2001

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Research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is rapidly advancing. This review highlights recent progress in understanding the genetic, neurobiological, and behavioral aspects of autism.

Area of Science:

Developmental disorders research
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research

Background:

Autism is a complex developmental disorder with significant research activity.
Funding for autism research has increased substantially since 1995.
Despite progress, a complete understanding of autism's causes and deficits remains elusive.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent developments in autism research.
To cover key areas including diagnosis, phenotypic features, genetics, and neurobiology.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent scientific publications.
Synthesis of findings across multiple research domains.

Main Results:

Significant advancements have been made in understanding autism.

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Progress spans diagnosis, phenotypic characterization, genetic underpinnings, and neurobiological deficits.

Conclusions:

The field of autism research is dynamic and progressing rapidly.
Continued comprehensive research is crucial for a full understanding of autism.