Identities of Autism: Genetic Testing

Here researchers David Ledbetter, PhD, and Christa Lese Martin, MEd. discuss the identities of autism, a condition which cannot be linked to any one factor but may be the result of thousands of different factors. Also covers genetic testing for autism, which can uncover risk factors and point to clues for treatment.

Background

Emory University and Emory Healthcare are involved in extensive work in researching and treating autism.

Ledbetter is a Professor of Human Genetics and the Director of the Division of Medical Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine.

Martin is an Associate Professor of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine.

Credits

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For More Information:

The autism family album (Emory Health, Spring 2009)
http://whsc.emory.edu/home/publications/health-sciences/emory-health/spring09/autism-family-album.html

Do vaccines cause autism? (Emory Health, Spring 2009)
http://whsc.emory.edu/home/publications/health-sciences/emory-health/spring09/do-vaccines-cause-autism.html

Emory Autism Center
http://www.psychiatry.emory.edu/PROGRAMS/autism/

Emory Genetics Laboratory
http://genetics.emory.edu/egl/

Marcus Autism Center
http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=5575