Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a major impact on the development and social
integration of affected individuals and is the most heritable of psychiatric disorders. An …

Altered synaptic structure and function is a major hallmark of fragile X syndrome (FXS),
autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), and other intellectual disabilities (IDs), which are …

The genetic etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is multifactorial, but how
combinations of genetic factors determine risk is unclear. In a large family sample, we show …

Brain enlargement has been observed in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but
the timing of this phenomenon, and the relationship between ASD and the appearance of …

Autism is traditionally diagnosed behaviorally but has a strong genetic basis. A genetics-first
approach could transform understanding and treatment of autism. However, isolating the …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder characterized
by social impairment and restricted interactive and communicative behaviors. It may occur …

Copy number variations (CNVs) of the human 16p11. 2 genetic locus are associated with a
range of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual …

Importance The 16p11. 2 BP4-BP5 duplication is the copy number variant most frequently
associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, and comorbidities such as …

Importance Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly prevalent disorder, and community
psychiatrists are likely to treat many individuals with ASD during their clinical practice. This …

Atypical brain connectivity is a major contributor to the pathophysiology of
neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) including autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). TAOK2 …