Walter Kaufmann, MD

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A thing or two about twins

A National Geographic story on twins highlights Dr. Kaufmann’s research on identical twins discordant for autism, seeking epigenetic factors that explain the condition.

Diagnosing autism in children with Down syndrome

Psychology Today highlights Dr. Kaufmann’s research confirming that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) can be used to accurately identify autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children with Down syndrome.

Neurogenetic disorders: Dreaming the impossible dream

A new wave of clinical trials, described in this blog post, seeks to treat core behavioral and cognitive symptoms in neurogenetic disorders, rather than secondary problems like aggression.