Assessment and Treatment in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Focus on Genetics and Psychiatry

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurobehavioral disorders characterized by abnormalities in three behavioral domains including social interaction, impaired communication, and repetitive stereotypic behaviors. ASD affects approximately 1% of children and is on the rise with significant genetic m...

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Main Authors: Merlin G. Butler, Erin L. Youngs, Jennifer L. Roberts, Jessica A. Hellings
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Autism Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/242537