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What causes autism spectrum disorders?

April 26, 2017autism causes disorders spectrum

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What causes autism spectrum disorders?

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While autism research has made great strides in the past decade, the causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) remain unknown. Family and twin studies lend support to a genetic etiology, and other studies indicate neurobiological differences in the anatomy and function of the brain in individuals with autism. The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and SARRC are currently working to find the cause or causes of ASDs.