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Read more about: Autism genes

Because of SPARK and other research studies throughout the world, we are rapidly learning how genes affect our biology and development. We are also learning how changes to some genes can lead to autism. Read about the latest research on autism genetics and visit with people who have learned about a genetic change associated with their autism.

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When Does Autism Begin?

What if almost everything we assumed about how autism begins is wrong? New studies call into question some assumptions about regression in autism.

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