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Autism: What causes ASDs and is there a treatment?

Resource Type

Online - Parent

Description

"What Causes ASDs? It is suspected that there may be multiple causes for ASD due to a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Family studies have shed the most light on the genetic contribution to autism. Studies of twins have shown that in identical twins there is about a 75% rate of both twins having autism, while in non-identical twins this occurs about 3% of the time. The inheritance pattern is complex and suggests that a number of genes are involved..." -- from the website

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)

Web Address

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/asd_treatments.htm

Languages

English

Organizations

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Contact Information

1600 Clifton Rd

Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: 1-404-639-3311
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