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ERIC Number: EJ577329
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
Autism: The Point of View from Fragile X Studies.
Feinstein, Carl; Reiss, Allan L.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v28 n5 p393-405 Oct 1998
This paper reviews the research on the relationship between the fragile x syndrome (FXS) and autism. Findings indicate that FXS is not a cause of autism, although the number of individuals with FXS and autism is higher than chance. FXS is seen to be a well-defined neurogenetic disease in contrast with autism, a relatively poorly defined behavioral syndrome. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Congenital Impairments, Definitions, Etiology, Genetics, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Fragile X Syndrome
Note: Special issue: Genetics of Autism.