His parents knew autism didn't explain everything. Then came a genetic clue.
Houston Chronicle
A genetic mutation linked to neurodevelopmental disorders provided a clearer explanation for Owen Johnson's symptoms, which were initially attributed to autism. His parents had long suspected autism didn't fully explain his behavior and development challenges. The discovery came through research on a gene mutation initially identified in Parkinson’s disease studies, which later showed a connection to Owen's condition.
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