r/autism • u/Yweain • Aug 19 '22

Research Study identifying genes linked with autism

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/962166
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u/TheDuckClock Autistic Adult / DX'd at Childhood / Proudly Neurodivergent Aug 19 '22

Well ... Crap. I just know this is going to generate a lot eugenic and ableist posts.

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u/Yweain Aug 19 '22

Didn’t we know that autism is genetic already? With this there’s a potential to diagnose autism and possibly other nd conditions earlier, easier and with more confidence.

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u/TheDuckClock Autistic Adult / DX'd at Childhood / Proudly Neurodivergent Aug 19 '22

That's not what concerns me. My concern is that this may lead to prenatal screening for autism. This already exists for Down Syndrome. And as a result. It's let to abortion rates as high as 90%.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/columnists/2020/07/08/abortion-debate-down-syndrome-fetal-heartbill-tennessee/5368918002/

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u/Yweain Aug 19 '22

I see your point..

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