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Is asperger's syndrome caused by genetic factors? if so, is it possible to diagnose it for sure?
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Yes and no: Asperger's is thought to have a complex set of factors in its etiology. It can only be diagnosed clinically. There are no blood tests for it currently. See <http://www.Aspergers.Com/>.
Answered 9/16/2019
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