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ERIC #:EJ645107
Title:A Family Genetic Study of Autism Associated with Profound Mental Retardation.
Authors:Starr, Elizabeth; Berument, Sibel Kazak; Pickles, Andrew; Tomlins, Megan; Bailey, Anthony; Papanikolaou, Katerina; Rutter, Michael
Descriptors:Autism; Children; Family Characteristics; Family History; Family Influence; Genetics; Heredity; Incidence; Multiple Disabilities; Predictor Variables; Severe Mental Retardation
Source:Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v31 n1 p89-96 Feb 2001
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Publication Date:2001-00-00
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Pub Types:Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Abstract:A study involving 47 families of individuals (ages 4-34) with autism and severe mental retardation found the familial loading for autism and for the broader phenotype was closely comparable to that in a study of children with higher IQ autism, and different from that for children with Down syndrome. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
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ISSN:ISSN-0162-3257
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Languages:English
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