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Autism can be associated with other disorders that affect the brain, such as:.Fragile X syndrome Mental retardation Tuberous sclerosis.The stresses of dealing with autism can lead to social and emotional complications for family and caregivers, as...
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While there is no cure, with appropriate treatment the negative behaviors of autism may improve. Earlier generations placed autistic children in institutions; today, even severely disabled children can be helped in a less restrictive environment t...
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Autistic disorders follow a continuous course throughout life. Autistic individuals with higher levels of intelligence may become able to work and live independently or, more frequently, semi-independently.
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Among individuals suffering with autism, 75% have a poor outcome and 25% show significant improvement. Acquisition of language before the age of six years old, IQ levels above 50, and having a special skill, such as expertise in computers, predict...
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The prognosis for individuals with autism is variable but much brighter than it was a generation ago. In general, the ultimate prognosis of an individual with autism is dependant on their overall IQ, the communicative abilities and the extent of t...
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The prognosis for individuals with autism is variable but much brighter than it was a generation ago. Overall, the ultimate prognosis of an individual with autism is dependant on their IQ, their communicative abilities, and the extent of their beh...
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People with autism have normal life expectancies. Symptoms in many children improve with treatment, or as the children grow up, some eventually are able to lead normal or near-normal lives.
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Mental retardation is a condition diagnosed before age 18 that includes below-average general intellectual function, and a lack of the skills necessary for daily living.Mental retardation affects about 1- 3% of the population. There are many cause...
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(Also called sociocultural or cultural-familial retardation).Mild mental retardation attributed to environmental causes and generally involving some degree of psychosocial disadvantage.The majority of persons suffering from mental retardation fall...
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According to the definition in the American Psychiatric Association''s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual(DSM-IV), a mentally retarded person is significantly limited in at least two of the following areas: self-care, communication, home living, soc...
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Mental retardation is a developmental disability that first appears in children under the age of 18. It is defined as an intellectual functioning level(as measured by standard tests for intelligence quotient) that is well below average and signifi...
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Mental retardation is a developmental disability that first appears in children under the age of 18. It is defined as an intellectual functioning level(as measured by standard tests for intelligence quotient) that is well below average and signifi...
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Mental retardation(MR) is a developmental disability that first appears in children under the age of 18. It is defined as a level of intellectual functioning(as measured by standard intelligence tests) that is well below average and results in sig...
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Mental retardation(MR) is a developmental disability that first appears in children under the age of 18. It is defined as a level of intellectual functioning(as measured by standard intelligence tests) that is well below average and results in sig...
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Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition involving changes in part of the X chromosome. It is the most common form of inherited mental retardation in males and a significant cause of mental retardation in females.Fragile X syndrome is caused by a...
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Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited mental retardation. Individuals with this condition have developmental delay, variable levels of mental retardation, and behavioral and emotional difficulties.
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Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs in all ethnic groups, and one out of 700 pregnant women carries the fragile X defect. In 1992, a new test was announced for determining whether a woman carries the fragile X genetic defect.
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Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited mental retardation. Individuals with this condition have developmental delay, variable levels of mental retardation, and behavioral and emotional difficulties.
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Fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition involving changes in the long arm of the X chromosome, is the most common form of inherited mental retardation. Individuals with this condition have developmental delay, variable levels of mental retardation...
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Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited mental retardation. Individuals with this condition have developmental delay, variable levels of mental retardation, and behavioral and emotional difficulties.
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Tuberous sclerosis is a group of two genetic disorders that affect the skin, brain/nervous system, kidneys, and heart, and cause tumors to grow. The diseases are named after a tuber- or root-shaped growth in the brain.Tuberous sclerosis is inherit...
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Tuberous sclerosis complex(TSC) is a genetic condition that affects many organ systems including the brain, skin, heart, kidneys, eyes, and lungs. Benign(noncancerous) growths or tumors called hamartomas form in various parts of the body, disrupti...
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Tuberous sclerosis(TS) is a hereditary neurological condition that affects all ages. The name arises from the potato stem-shaped growths that occur in the brain, also known as tubers.
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Tuberous sclerosis complex(TSC) is a genetic condition that affects many organ systems including the brain, skin, heart, kidneys, eyes, and lungs. Benign(non-cancerous) growths or tumors called hamartomas form in various parts of the body, disrupt...
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Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder in which noncancerous(benign) tumors grow on the brain, skin, kidneys, eyes, heart, and lungs.The name tuberous sclerosis refers to characteristics of the benign tumors that grow within the brain. The tumor...
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