Evidence Suggests Autism Begins in Genes

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By Jon Hamilton

Published November 24, 2002 at 7:00 PM HST

Researchers studying autism say strong scientific evidence suggests the developmental disability begins in the genes. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports.

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Jon Hamilton

Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.

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