7 Facts About Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome is a developmental disorder that primarily strikes girls. If affects motor and cognitive function, and it can be severely debilitating. …
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Understanding the Autistic Savant: History and Theories Surrounding Savant Syndrome
Made famous by the movie “Rain Man,” autistic savants have various levels of autism but also some “island of brilliance” that …
Continue ReadingWhat is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Your Questions Answered
What is autism spectrum disorder? There are degrees of impairment and people with severe problems are classed as low functioning and those who are …
Continue ReadingThe Relationship Between Ciliopathies and Autism
A new classification of genetic disorders known as ciliopathies often show some of the same signs and symptoms as autism spectrum disorders. Mutations …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Neanderthal Theory of Autism? Your Questions Answered
What cognitive similarities support the Neanderthal theory of autism? What role does autism possibly play in the past? Read on to learn more.
Continue ReadingWhat is Regressive Autism and How Does it Differ from Classic Autism? Your Questions Answered
Awareness has shed light on the rising incidence of autism, and most parents now know warning signs of this developmental disability in children. What …
Continue ReadingComparison and Contrast: Rett Syndrome vs Angleman Syndrome
In the Rett Syndrome vs Angelman Syndrome debate, some people might get confused. These syndromes have similar symptoms but they have entirely …
Continue ReadingThe Causes And Effects Of Rett's Disorder
Rett’s Disorder primarily affect females but sometimes males can be affected as well. The causes have been discovered to be defective genes. …
Continue ReadingChildhood DisintegrativeDisorder and Autism - The Key Differences
The category of pervasive developmental disorders includes both childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) and autism - equally mysterious disorders with …
Continue ReadingRett Syndrome vs Angelman Syndrome: What’s the Difference?
Confused about Rett syndrome and Angelman’s? This article on Rett syndrome vs Angelman syndrome describes the differences and similarities between …
Continue ReadingChildhood Disintegrative Disorder - An Insight
Every parent wants his or her child to be healthy and develop normally. When a perplexing condition such as childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) …
Continue ReadingWhat is Rett Syndrome?
They are often mistaken for each other initially, but Rett syndrome and autism are two very distinct conditions. Find out how Rett syndrome is …
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