Investigating Genetic Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Investigating Genetic Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder whereby the patient exhibits three main characteristics: impaired communication, poor social interaction, and language delay. Uncontrollable repetitive actions also characterize it. In addition to the main symptoms, ASD patients have comorbidities in gastrointestinal disorders, intellectual disability, epilepsy, sleeplessness and immune disorders. Autism Spectrum Disorders occurs in three subtypes which are based on the severity of the clinical symptoms. The factors causing the disorder can be understood by looking at the family study, twin study and cytogenetic abnormality.

Family Study

Research has shown that when a family has an autistic child, the possibility of other children being born with the disorder increases…