Childhood Disorders

Older fathers raise autism risk

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A new study conducted on the autism risks proves that men too have biological clocks as it was determined older fathers risk their children being born with autism. The sample group was large and it included 132,271 children from Israel who were assessed again at the age of 17. The data included the...

by Laylah over a year ago

Scientists more likely to have autistic children

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One in every 100 child suffers from a form of autism, a disorder of brain function that appears early in life and results in learning difficulties, speech problems and difficulty relating to people. In a new study most of the children’s parents are found to be scientists, engineers, physicists...

by Miia2818 over a year ago

Too many medications...

My 10 year old step son is diagnosed with ADHD. He's on a pretty hefty cocktail of medications and I'm concerned. He's been on Strattera, Abilify and Wellbutrin and now the doctor has added Adderall to the mix. Am I wrong to think this is a lot of medications. He seems to be zombie-like already...

by Debranne over a year ago

Is mental retardation progressive in Aarskog-Scott syndrome?

I heard that mental retardation (if that is the politically correct way of saying this?) is an integral part of the diagnosis of Aarskog-Scott syndrome. I know that growth retardation is progressive in this condition - is it the same for the mental aspect of Aarskog-Scott syndrome? Or how does a...

by christiano350177236 over a year ago

Best know therapy for West syndrome?

My son, who suffers from Down's Syndrome, has also additionally been diagnosed with West syndrome. I was wondering if there are any other people who are facing the same situation? Can you share your experiences and tell me what the best therapy is for West syndrome, that they know of? I would be...

by brennan613145464 over a year ago

Angelsmans children

Hello, I am a South African mother with a 13yr old daughtrer confirmed Angelmans and a 10r ole son born prem with Cp, trying to find parent with two siblings with Angelmans in Family as although my sone is different to my daughter in many ways he has alot of the Anglemans traits, Fair hair, wide...

by petra joseph over a year ago

Could I possible have Tourettes Sydrome?

Hey, my name's Cody. I think that I may have Tourettes Syndrome. I'm not a hypochondriac, so this is not just paranoia. After listening to a guest speaker, Marc Eliot, talk about Tourettes, I started to think about the "tics" that he did. I did some research online to see...

by Guest over a year ago

life expectancy for progeria

I came across a website about progeria, and it was very fascinating. I have to say that I came across this disease once before, when I saw a brief piece on television. It's interesting for sure, but must torturous for the patients, and their parents. What is the life expectancy for progeria...

by weider1915152199 over a year ago

How to recognize Alpers syndrome?

I was hearing all about Alpers syndrome and it really made me think for a moment. If my child had Alpers syndrome, I would want to be able to recognize the condition, and if possible in a very early stage too. So, how does one recognize Alpers syndrome? What are the first signs and symptoms?

by patrizia1389172383 over a year ago

What is the period needed for mental retardation to develop in Alpers syndrome?

After suffering from numerous seizures, my 14 month old son has just been diagnosed with Alpers syndrome. My wife and I have been prepared that this can sometimes result in mental retardation. Please tell us, what is the period needed for this to develop? And is there anything we can do to prevent...

by manny767180841 over a year ago