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Clinically significant symptoms of these two conditions commonly co-occur, and children with both sets of symptoms may respond poorly to standard ADHD treatments. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder may benefit from additional types of medications. [13] [14] The term AuDHD is sometimes used for those with both autism and ADHD.
After an older child is diagnosed with ASD, 7% to 20% of subsequent children are likely to be as well. [116] If parents have one autistic child, they have a 2% to 8% chance of having a second child who is autistic. If the autistic child is an identical twin, the other will be affected 36% to 95% of the time.
A meta-analysis on the association between vitamin D and autism found that individuals with autism had significantly low levels of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D than those without autism. [122] Another analysis showed significant differences in levels of zinc between individuals with and without autism.
fracture of the distal third of the humerus resulting in entrapment of the radial nerve: Holstein-Lewis fracture at Orthopedic Weblinks Holdsworth fracture: Sir Frank Wild Holdsworth: unstable spinal fracture-dislocation at the thoracolumbar junction: Thoracic Spine Fractures and Dislocations at eMedicine: Hume fracture: A.C. Hume
Fragile X syndrome co-occurs with autism in many cases and is a suspected genetic cause of the autism in these cases. [12] [23] This finding has resulted in screening for FMR1 mutation to be considered mandatory in children diagnosed with autism. [12]
The most common vertebral fracture in children is spondylolysis which can progress to spondylolisthesis. [11] The immature skeleton contains growth plates which have not yet completely ossified into stronger mature bone. [11] Vertebral fractures in elderly individuals are exacerbated by weakening of the skeleton associated with osteoporosis ...
The Alzheimer's Association released a list of gift recommendations for individuals with the disease at every stage of dementia. Experts offer insights on how to navigate the holiday amid dementia.
Media portrayals of autism and violence negatively influence public opinion on autism [27] and foster negative impressions of autistic people by linking ASD with criminal behavior. [35] For example, an analysis of 100 French and Italian works of children's and young people's literature published between 1995 and 2005 featuring a main character ...