Postzygotic mosaic mutations in autism spectrum disorder and other neuropsychiatric disorders

• 来源期刊: 科学通报（英文版）
• 年，卷（期）: 2017,（24）
• 页码范围: 1624-1625
• 页数: 2页
• 语种: 英文

摘要

Autism,or autism spectrum disorder (ASD),refers to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by:(1) impaired social interaction,(2) impaired verbal and non-verbal communication,and (3) restricted and repetitive behavior [1].Although typically not diagnosed until the age of 3,symptoms can present during infancy.Early intervention with behavioral therapies has been shown to improve learning,communication,and social skills.This means it is essential to find a method for evaluating characteristics associated with ASD as early as possible [2].