Past Contest Entries

Genetics first: A fresh take on autism’s diversity

Each child with autism is different from the next. One approach rapidly gaining momentum makes sense of this diversity by grouping children together based on their genetics, and then looking for patterns in their symptoms. This story explored the potential of the ’genetics-first’ approach, featuring both scientists and the families of the children involved.

Place:

No Award

Year:

  • 2014

Category:

  • Beat Reporting

Affiliation:

SFARI.org, freelance

Reporter:

Sarah DeWeerdt, reporter

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