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Autism: What neuroscience is finding

No disorder captures the attention of the nation like autism. David G. Amaral, Ph.D., University of California Davis Health System, explains what exactly autism is, its genetic roots, and where the most promising research on the subject is currently located. (posted August 10, 2012)
http://www.brainfacts.org/diseases-disorders/childhood-disorders/articles/2011/autism-the-pervasive-developmental-disorder/ 

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