April 6 Summary

Below are the Items shared on Monday April 6

"Facts and Statistics: an Infographic" by UK Mobility 

Today, one in 68 children in the United States is found to be affected by autism spectrum disorder. Though no one has been able to determine why autism rates are rising, all experts agree that early detection of autism in a child can make a huge difference to his ability to cope with the lifelong disability disorder.

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Study shows connection between key autism risk genes in the human brain 


A new study reveals an important connection between dozens of genes that may contribute to autism, a major step toward understanding how brain development goes awry in some individuals with the disorder.

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The social network: How everyday interactions shape autism