John Constantino is Blanch F. Ittleson Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Washington University in St. Louis.
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John Constantino
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Washington University in St. Louis
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Q&A with John Constantino: Solving the biomarker conundrum
Biological factors that reflect autism’s roots may differ from those that influence how severe the condition is. Failure to make a distinction has stymied the search for biomarkers.
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Q&A with John Constantino: Solving the biomarker conundrum
Traits of other conditions may spur autism
Early features of other conditions may contribute to autism itself
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Traits of other conditions may spur autism
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Researchers studying autism prevalence should take into account the continuous nature of autism symptoms in the general population, says John Constantino.
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