Furthermore, Adnp-haploinsufficient mice, expressing approximately half the content of Adnp (compared with Adnp+/+ mice)7,21, were recently shown to mimic the human ADNP syndrome patient in terms of delayed development, and motor impediments7. The gene discussed is ADNP; the disease is ADNP-related multiple congenital anomalies - intellectual disability - autism spectrum disorder.