Research Reveals Autism as a Spectrum of Distinct Subtypes
TL;DR
New research shows that autism is not a single disorder but consists of distinct subtypes with different genetic profiles and developmental trajectories, depending on whether it is diagnosed early or later in life, highlighting the complexity and heterogeneity of autism.
- Autism Is Not One Disorder, New Data Show Medscape
- Polygenic and developmental profiles of autism differ by age at diagnosis Nature
- Different forms of autism may exist, not only different severities, genetic study shows NBC News
- Autism may have subtypes that are genetically distinct from each other New Scientist
- Autism should not be seen as single condition with one cause, say scientists The Guardian
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