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Title: Autism and mental retardation: the genetic relationship and contribution.
Author: el-Hazmi MA.
Abstract:
Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder first described in 1943, is reviewed. The signs and symptoms of the disorder are described together with the etiological factors. The evidence for a genetic etiology of autism and its association with other genetic
Journal: East Mediterr Health J. 2001 May;7(3):536-43