Studying the differences and similarities (e.g. common pathways) between syndromic and non-syndromic cases can provide insights about the pathophysiology of autism and pave the way to new autism therapies.
[1][2][3][4] Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is referred to as syndromic when it is one of the many characteristics associated with a broader medical condition, generally a syndrome.
Syndromic autism represents about 25% of the total ASD cases.
syndromic forms of ASD can also have different[compared to?]
[4][clarification needed] Following the proposal, ASD would be divided into three genetic categories:[4] Syndromes recognized by clinicians (depending on their experience), typically confirmed by a targeted genetic testing.