Brief report: the association of neurofibromatosis type 1 and autism.
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Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 1998•search.ebscohost.comBrief Report: The Association of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Autism Page 1 Journal of Autism
and Developmental Disorders, Vol. 28, No. 6, 1998 Brief Report: The Association of
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Autism R Gail Williams1,2 and Joseph H. Hersh1 INTRODUCTION
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a neurocutaneous disorder that has an estimated prevalence
of 1 in 3,000 live births and is transmitted in an autosomal dominant fashion. Fifty percent of
cases result from a spontaneous mutation and the remaining are familial. Clinical variability …
and Developmental Disorders, Vol. 28, No. 6, 1998 Brief Report: The Association of
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Autism R Gail Williams1,2 and Joseph H. Hersh1 INTRODUCTION
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a neurocutaneous disorder that has an estimated prevalence
of 1 in 3,000 live births and is transmitted in an autosomal dominant fashion. Fifty percent of
cases result from a spontaneous mutation and the remaining are familial. Clinical variability …
Abstract
Explores the association of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) with autism. Prevalence of neurodevelopmental problems in NF1; Nature of learning disabilities observed; Characteristics of autism; Features of NF1; Indications for treatment.
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