The sex chromosomes--one key to autism? An XYY case of infantile autism.

• Genetic/chromosomal factors have recently been proposed as being of importance in many children presenting with the behavioral syndrome of infantile autism. There are several single case studies in the literature of childhood psychosis in connection with the XYY syndrome. A further case of this combination is described. It is suggested that the sex chromosomes may be of major importance in the genesis of some cases of autism.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Psykiatri (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Psychiatry (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Autistic Disorder

Complications

Genetics

Therapy

Child

Preschool

Epilepsy

Complications

Humans

Male

Psychomotor Performance

Sex Chromosome Aberrations

Psychology

XYY Karyotype

Psychology

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)