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  • Genetics
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Genetic factors significantly influence autism etiology and co-occurring conditions.
  • Understanding the role of polygenic scores is crucial for autism research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify associations between the autism polygenic score (APS) and autism diagnosis.
  • To examine the relationship between APS and autistic traits, and related behavioral/neurobiological traits.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of peer-reviewed studies.
  • Searched PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Scopus.
  • Assessed study quality using the QUIPS tool.

Main Results:

  • Strong evidence links APS to autism diagnosis (meta-analytic r = 0.158).
  • Significant associations found with social behavior, depression, and motor skills.
  • Effect sizes for most associations were small, with many outcomes being inconclusive.

Conclusions:

  • The APS is associated with autism diagnosis and a limited set of traits.
  • Current evidence suggests the APS lacks clinical utility and is primarily for scientific research.
  • Further research is needed to understand the polygenic underpinnings of autism.