Monozygotic twins concordant for infantile autism: follow-up.
This paper presents a well-documented case of monozygotic male twins concordant for infantile autism, with a twelve-year follow-up. Assessments include birth records, laboratory studies, physical measurements, psychometrics and quantifiable behavioural ratings by independent raters using multiple scales. Possible aetiological factors of infantile autism, as well as outcome are discussed.
D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000235:genetics*; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000150:complications; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D014427:Twins; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic