Recently, increasing numbers of rare pathogenic genetic variants have been identified that
are associated with variably elevated risks of a range of neurodevelopmental outcomes …

Purpose Speech and language disorders are hallmark features of 22q11. 2 deletion
syndrome (22qDS). Learning disabilities, cognitive deficits, palate abnormalities …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is primarily characterized by core deficits in social skills,
communication, and cognition and by repetitive stereotyped behaviors. These …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—a congenital mental disorder accompanied by social
dysfunction and stereotyped behaviors—has attracted a great deal of attention worldwide. A …

Language evolution resulted from changes in our biology, behavior, and culture. One source
of these changes might be human self-domestication. Williams syndrome (WS) is a clinical …

Background Previous studies have reported no clear critical region for medical comorbidities
in children with deletions or duplications of 22q11. 2. The purpose of this study was to …

Abstract Genetic 16p11. 2 and 22q11. 2 deletions and duplications in humans may alter
behavioral developmental trajectories increasing the risk of autism and schizophrenia …

BACKGROUND Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental
condition characterized by heterogeneous symptoms and genetic underpinnings. Recent …

Although autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by impaired social communication and
restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests, ASD is also characterized by impaired …

The 22q11. 2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is a neurogenetic condition characterized by
high rates of psychiatric disorders. To our knowledge, this is the first study to assess …