| Literature DB >> 26935198 |
Shruthi Sudarshan1, Neerja Gupta2, Madhulika Kabra1.
Abstract
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder, which has captured the attention of not only pediatricians but also the parents. From the symptoms until the final diagnosis, parents undergo a diagnostic odyssey that involves a battery of tests without much yield. This has led to an increase in the referrals to the clinical geneticists to rule out the possible genetic etiology that can have implications for the parents for future pregnancy. This chapter focuses on the various genetic causes and their appropriate application in the evaluation of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).Entities:
Keywords: Autism; Autism spectrum disorders; Chromosomal microarray; Copy number variations; Genetics; Next generation sequencing
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Year: 2016 PMID: 26935198 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-015-1989-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Pediatr ISSN: 0019-5456 Impact factor: 1.967