2014-02-25T12:39:56Z2014-02-25T12:39:56Zhttp://cogprints.org/id/eprint/9132This item is in the repository with the URL: http://cogprints.org/id/eprint/91322014-02-25T12:39:56ZAutism spectrum disorders: A relational causeJones and Klin (1) showed that newborns who will later develop autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) pay normal attention to eyes, but that attention declines from 2-6 months. This shows, they say, how 'initial genotypic vulnerabilities' cause ASDs. Their results suggest, however, that ASDs are caused by insufficient practice of early eye-contact.Dr Maxson J McDowellmaxmcdowell@jungny.com