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. 2016 Sep 30;14(9):e2000958.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.2000958. eCollection 2016 Sep.

In Search of Autism's Roots

Liza Gross  1
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In Search of Autism's Roots

Liza Gross. PLoS Biol. .
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Conflict of interest statement

LG is a current paid employee at the Public Library of Science.

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Fig 1. Many people with autism and their families like the rainbow infinity sign as a symbol of neurodiversity, representing not just the tremendous diversity of people on the spectrum but also of human cognitive and intellectual capabilities.
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