The Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Podcast is a summary of the latest research in autism spectrum disorders. This podcast will discuss new science, research discoveries, meetings and discussions, news reports, and other information important to those affected by autism especially families.
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Rare vs. common genetic variation in autism? They are both right.
This week's podcast summarizes a new study which finds that in some people with autism, it takes just a few small mutations in a few key autism genes to lead to a diagnosis. This is called the 'rare variation theory', but while it has been pretty well established, researchers still don't know where these gene mutations come from. A new joint ASF/AS/Escher Fund online symposium on October 1st from 1-3PM EST explores this issue. Register here: http://www.autismsciencefoundation.org/news/free-webinar-interaction-enviornment-and-genetics-autism-october-1st Also, detecting early signs and symptoms is the key to intervening at a key critical time in brain development. These early signs include stereotypy and sensory symptoms and patterns of these behaviors are different in people with autism. How? Listen to the ASF podcast to hear more.