Minor physical anomalies in neurodevelopmental disorders: a twin study.

Lynnea MyersBritt-Marie AnderlidAnn NordgrenCharlotte WillforsRalf Kuja-HalkolaKristiina TammimiesSven Bölte

Published in: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health (2017)

MPAs are more frequent in participants with ASD and may be influenced by genetics. The value of MPAs for (early) detection should be further explored, as they might index individuals at increased risk for ASD in particular.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
intellectual disability
physical activity
working memory