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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder of
multifactorial origin. Today, ASD is generally not curable, although it is
treatable to a varying degree to prevent worse outcomes. Some reports indicate
the possibility of major improvements or even recovery in ASD. However, these
studies are based on scientific shortcomings, and the lack of a clear definition
of 'cure' in ASD further compromises interpretation of research findings. The
development of animal models and decreasing costs of genome sequencing provide
new options for treatment research and individualized medicine in ASD. This
article briefly reviews several issues related to the question whether there is
recovery from ASD, starting with a short overview of the presumed aetiologies.
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