Autism Risk-Factors Database Could Aid in Epidemiological Studies of the Disorder
A new database pools health registry data from seven countries, dramatically boosting potential sample sizes for epidemiological studies of autism
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Clinics Offer Expensive Whole-Genome Tests for Undiagnosed Disorders
Two university-based clinics have debuted large programs that rely on sequencing to diagnose genetic disorders, including developmental disorders such as autism
The Right Incentive Can Erase an Autism Deficit
With the right incentive, such as winning a prize, children with autism do fairly well at inferring the thoughts and beliefs of others, according to a new study
A Call for Open Access to Autism Diagnostic Tools
Few studies of autism prevalence have been conducted in low- and middle-income countries. Freely available screening and diagnostic tools could help address this disparity
