Identification of common genetic risk variants for autism spectrum disorder.

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This large study shows that autism risk comes from many common genetic differences working together (not just one rare change), helping families with 16p11.2 syndromes understand why children with the same diagnosis can look very different and why supports should be personalized, focusing on a child’s unique strengths and needs rather than expecting the 16p11.2 result alone to predict development or outcomes.