Autism and genetic research is in the news.

Since observation has already shown that autism spectrum disorders run in families, the ongoing and new research in genetics will help determine whether genes carry the traits, and if so, identify which genes carry the codes.

Autism spectrum symptoms include impaired communication skills in social situations, school, and work, amongst other learning difficulties.

Here are some links from the internet, including a short synopsis of each, about ongoing and upcoming research in autism spectrum disorders.

National Alliance for Autism Research
It's mission is to fund, promote and accelerate biomedical research into autism spectrum disorders. Web site includes recent press releases.

Autism Research at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Implementing basic and clinical research via the guidelines of 'The Children's Health Act 2000'.

Autism Research Institute
Research in causes of autism, dissemination of research and treatment of the disorder.

Science getting to roots of autism
Informative article by Kim Painter, Special for USA TODAY, 1/11/04, on understanding autism through genetic research.

Autism's full spectrum
Article by Kim Painter, Special for USA TODAY, 1/11/04. A brief description of the 3 disorders: autistic disorder; Asperger's disorder; pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.

Book to order that is a compilation of stories by adults on the autism spectrum:
"Women From Another Planet?" by Jean Kearns Miller

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