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Monozygotic Twins Concordant for Infantile Autism: Follow-up

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

Magda Campbell ,
Cristina Dominijanni  and
Barry Schneider
Magda Campbell
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, New York University Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, New York, New York 10016, USA
Cristina Dominijanni
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, New York University Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, New York, New York 10016, USA
Barry Schneider
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, New York University Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, New York, New York 10016, USA
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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.

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Research Article
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 131 , Issue 6 , December 1977 , pp. 616 - 622
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1977 

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