We missed one for the 2024 year end summary: Proof of the importance of genetic testing in autism

Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

It happens every year – this one belonged in the 2024 year end highlights but was published late in the year. Researchers at UCSD, UCLA and CHLA followed families with autism whose genetic test revealed a rare variant. Did it make a difference in care? Understanding? Referrals? If you are in need of a genetic test, here are some things to know: https://www.alliancegenda.org/genetic-testing

Reference here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1098360024002673