Rett Syndrome is a disorder that affects the nervous system and is found almost exclusively in girls. Rett syndrome is caused by a malfunction in the MECP2 gene. What is exactly the MECP2 gene? Well MECP2 gene is the gene that encodes protein and essentials. How can you prevent Rett Syndrome? Well doctors have proved that Rett Syndrome is a randomly found in a female infant. RTT is a non-inherited genetic disorder. Rett Syndrome is often described as autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s,…
According to the American Psychiatric Association, the developmental co-ordination disorder can be defined as a neuro-developmental condition (DCD) that affects a child’s ability to perform everyday tasks in self-care and academic areas. Other terms for this disorder/Synonyms for DCD includes motor delays, clumsiness, clumsiness -motor delay, developmental delay, gross motor and fine motor developmental delay, developmental apraxia, disorder of attention and motor perception, developmental…
Introduction Asymmetry is one of the most unusual and interesting errors of human reproduction. Subtle, asymmetric variation of the contra lateral structures of the head and face occur commonly in the general population in the absence of any local lesion or condition. [1] Some of these changes, however, may slowly but steadily progress and exhibit asymmetrical development. These changes usually do not follow any particular relationship with time or modifying circumstances such as trauma and…
Overview Pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) is a term that refers to a set of conditions involving some form of delay in basic skill development. Most commonly, it affects how a patient communicates, socializes with other people, and uses their imagination. PDDs are generally diagnosed in young children at about three years of age. At this stage of development, affected kids often become confused and have a difficult time comprehending their world. Though researchers are looking for…
What is Autism Spectrum (ADS)? Autism is a lifelong neurological disorder that impairs a child’s ability to interact and communicate with others. The term “Spectrum” refers to a wide range of symptoms and severity. ASD is defined by the American Psychiatric Association Diagnosis and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), as a single disorder that includes disorder’s previously considered separate. Such as Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, etc. In other words,…
Primary central MEC has been reported in the first to seventh decade; however, cases occurring in the: fourth and fifth decades are most widespread. [6] In children, gender ratio and the mandible to maxilla ratio is 1:1, whereas in adults: MEC is slightly more common in women and the posterior mandible. [6] In this case the lesion was seen in 16 yr female patient. The pathogenesis of intraosseous MEC is much debated. It may originate from, [7] • Entrapment of retromolar mucus glands within the…
According to the author of the article, the development of human’s brain starts while the person is still a fetus in their mother’s womb. Nevertheless, it is usually rather unfortunate that the normal development of the brain is interfered with by neurological disorders. One such disorder is the Autism neurological disorder that affects communication skills and social interaction in humans. Well, study has revealed, Autism just like other neurological disorders emanates from disturbances caused…
interactions, and varies learning/intellectual disabilities, these are just a general idea of what can place a child onto the Autism Spectrum. Recently the DSM-5 has moved all Autism Disorders under the same category known has ASD, these disorders like Asperger Syndrome, Autistic Syndrome, and many more now make up the Autism Spectrum and fall under ASD. ASD is a very unique disorder. You can have one child who can verbally communicate and is extremely artistic, and another who cannot…
Autism Developmental and behavioral Issues in assessing persons with autism spectrum disorder Main Point We live in a society where Autism Spectrum Disorder has become one of the most controversial topics of all times. It has become the fastest growing, misdiagnosed disorder known to man. This article Behavioral and Educational Approaches describes in depth about principles of behavior and therapies approaches. That are used to change behavior in a person with ASD to be effective playing a…
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) theory of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) The initial theory of MMR, in connection with ASD, being due to an article published by Wakefield et al., (1998). The editorial, that was published in ‘The Lancet’, caused a worldwide panic. Godlee, Smith and Marcovitch (2011) explain how Wakefield’s 1998 paper was fraudulent, and also seen as an unethical research project. Furthermore, Wakefield’s paper was retracted from ‘The Lancet’ and has since been stripped of…