The many faces of Tuberous Sclerosis

The folks in this video have or are related to a person that has Tuberous Sclerosis (TS for short). If you would like to know more about TS, you can uncover loads of information. at the TS Alliance web web site here: www.tsalliance.org I do hope you enjoy the video. Thank you for watching. ...
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Tuberous Sclerosis Surgery

Cindy and Robs 2-year-old son, Thomas, suffers from tuberous sclerosis, a genetic illness that causes benign tumor growths in multiple organs in the body, particularly the brain. Thomas brain is riddled with tumors, which cause constant seizures that interfere with regular brain growth and causes developmental delays. Dr. Howard Weiner performs a groundbreaking surgery at New York University Langone Medical Center and explains what he did and how he did it. For more check out www.thedoctorstv.com
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Autism Spectrum Disorder

by Leah Lockhart Rogers

Article by Brenda Williams

Autism spectrum disorders are a spectrum of psychological conditions that are characterized by widespread abnormalities of social interactions and communication along with severely restricted interests and repetitive behavior. A study performed in 2005 revealed that anywhere from 6.-6.five men and women per 1,000 men and women have Autism Spectrum Disorder. The vast majority of the individuals in the study had pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Autism was 1.three per 1,000 folks and Asperger Syndrome was .3 per 1,000 people in the study released in 2005. The rarer forms in the study were childhood disintegrative disorder and Rett syndrome.

There are 3 primary forms of Autism Spectrum Disorder and they are autism, Asperger syndrome, and PDD-NOS. The signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder incorporate communication issues, social difficulties, and repetitive behaviors. The indicators of autism consist of kids that do not babble, point, or make gestures by the age of 1 do not speak 1 word by 16 months does not combine two words by two years old does not respond to his or her name loses language or social abilities poor eye contact doesn't know how to play with toys excessively lines up toys or other objects is attached to one toy or object doesn't smile and at times seems to be hearing impaired.

There are four principal problems that are associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder and they are sensory problems, mental retardation, seizures, fragile X syndrome and tuberous sclerosis. The sensory problems that develop in children with ASD can be devastating. The sounds, smells, and textures that most kids are not bothered by will bother youngsters with ASD. For example, a ringing telephone or thunder throughout a storm can trigger a child with ASD to scream and throw a hissy fit. In youngsters with ASD, the brain does not know how to balance the senses appropriately.

Mental retardation is prominent in some children with ASD. For example, some young children with ASD might have trouble with their vision but are able to express themselves via language a lot less difficult. Seizures can create in youngsters with ASD. In truth, 1 in four children with ASD will develop seizures that begin in early childhood or adolescence. Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. A seizure can be identified by a body convulsion, unusual movements, or staring spells. A contributing factor of seizures can be a lack of sleep or a high fever.

Fragile X syndrome is the most widespread inherited form of mental retardation. The name comes from one portion of an X chromosome appearing pinched and fragile when it is examined under a microscope. Roughly two to five percent of young children with ASD are affected by fragile X syndrome. Any child with ASD should be checked for fragile X syndrome. If a couple that has a child with fragile X syndrome wants to have one more child, the next child could be born with the identical syndrome if it is a male. There is a one in two chance that this can take place. Tuberous sclerosis causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and other vital organs. Anywhere from 1 to four percent of youngsters with ASD have tuberous sclerosis.

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