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Features of autism can affect age of diagnosis - and so can genes

Features of autism can affect age of diagnosis - and so can genes
health10/1/2025

The age at which a person is diagnosed with autism can be partly explained by genetic factors.

The age at which a person is diagnosed with autism is sometimes linked to their genetic make-up and their risk of developing mental-health conditions, according to an analysis of behavioural and genetic data1. Children who are diagnosed early — typic... [3096 chars]