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Autism: familial aggregation and genetic implications.

S E Folstein1, M L Rutter

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|March 1, 1988
PubMed
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Genetic factors are crucial in autism

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Genetics
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) etiology is complex.
  • Current understanding points to a significant role for genetic factors.
  • Idiopathic cases suggest underlying heterogeneity in causes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on the genetic basis of autism.
  • To explore the potential heterogeneity of genetic factors in ASD etiology.
  • To hypothesize about the nature of inherited predispositions to autism.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on autism genetics.
  • Analysis of current evidence regarding environmental and genetic contributions.
  • Synthesis of findings to propose etiological models.

Main Results:

  • Genetic factors are strongly implicated in the development of autism.
  • The etiology of idiopathic autism is likely heterogeneous, involving both genetic and environmental influences.
  • Multiple genetic loci are expected to be identified in genetically influenced autism cases.

Conclusions:

  • Autism's genetic underpinnings are significant and likely multifaceted.
  • Inherited predispositions may involve specific language or sociability traits, interacting with other factors.
  • Future research should focus on identifying specific genetic loci and their interactions in ASD development.

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