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  2. Mechanism of autism - Wikipedia

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    The amygdala, cerebellum, and many other brain regions have been implicated in autism. [15]Unlike some brain disorders which have clear molecular hallmarks that can be observed in every affected individual, such as Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease, autism does not have a unifying mechanism at the molecular, cellular, or systems level.

  3. Epigenetics of autism - Wikipedia

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    In the animal models, the significant effects of VPA in causing ASD-like symptoms was demonstrated mainly in rats exposed to VPA on gestation day 12.5, not in other gestation days like day 9, 14.5, etc. [47] [48] The ASD-like symptoms of mice included decreased distressed pup calls, decreased social exploration, decreased social behaviors ...

  4. Conditions comorbid to autism - Wikipedia

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    Clinically significant symptoms of these two conditions commonly co-occur, and children with both sets of symptoms may respond poorly to standard ADHD treatments. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder may benefit from additional types of medications. [13] [14] The term AuDHD is sometimes used for those with both autism and ADHD.

  5. List of biology websites - Wikipedia

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    This is an annotated list of biological websites, including only notable websites dealing with biology generally and those with a more specific focus. Ask A Biologist - has been hosted by ASU School of Life Sciences since 1997.

  6. Central York student was born with autism. Now he's a ... - AOL

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    And, according to Andrea Unger, a Central York biology teacher and co-adviser of the school's chapter of the National Honor Society, "Frankly, Joann didn't expect that Joshua would be offered ...

  7. Causes of autism - Wikipedia

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    Laboratory rats infected with Borna disease virus show some symptoms similar to those of autism but blood studies of autistic children show no evidence of infection by this virus. Members of the herpes virus family may have a role in autism, but the evidence so far is anecdotal.

  8. Autism - Wikipedia

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    Autism spectrum disorder [a] (ASD), or simply autism, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by repetitive, restricted, and inflexible patterns of behavior, interests, and activities; deficits in social communication and social interaction; and the presence of high or low sensory sensitivity.

  9. Prognosis of autism - Wikipedia

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    The cost of educating a student with autism in the US would be about $20,600 while educating an average student would be about $12,000. [ 32 ] Though much of the focus on early childhood intervention for autism has centered on high-income countries like the United States, some of the most significant unmet needs for autistic individuals are in ...