A DETECTION METHOD FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS

摘要

A method of screening for genetic of epigenetic markers associated with autism or related disorders comprises the steps of providing a biological sample from a mammal; and testing the sample or genetic material isolated from the sample for genetic polymorphisms/mutations and/or epigenetic alterations. The polymorphism may be located in the Xq/Yq pseudoautosomal gene region and exetnds into the adjacent Xq28 gene region.