22q11.2 deletion
Mental Health Neurodiversity 22q11.2 Deletion vs Autism Risk
In a 2023 meta-analysis, 18% of children with 22q11.2 deletion were diagnosed with high-functioning autism, and 27% showed inattentive ADHD, linking the deletion directly to neurodevelopmental risk. These numbers show that a single copy-number variant can shape mental-health outcomes across the autism-ADHD spectrum. Understanding this bridge helps clinicians target