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A Pitt–Hopkins-like phenotype has been assigned to autosomal recessive mutations of the contactin associated protein like 2 gene on the long arm of chromosome 7 (7q33-q36) and the neurexin 1 alpha gene on the short arm of chromosome 2 (2p16.3). [17] Malformations in the CNS can be seen in about 60 to 70% of patients on MRI scans. [18]
The Childhood Autism Spectrum Test, abbreviated as CAST and formerly titled the Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test, is a tool to screen for autism spectrum disorder in children aged 4–11 years, in a non-clinical setting. [1] It is also called the Social and Communication Development Questionnaire. [2]
Process for screening and diagnosing ASD; M-CHAT is Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers; (+) is positive test result; (−) is negative test result. There are several factors that make autism spectrum disorder difficult to diagnose. First off, there are no standardized imaging, molecular or genetic tests that can be used to diagnose ASD. [4]
There are many conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorder, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, and epilepsy. In medicine, comorbidity is the presence of one or more additional conditions co-occurring with the primary one, or the effect of such additional disorders.
The Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) is a self-report screening questionnaire for anxiety disorders developed in 1997. [1] The SCARED is intended for youth, 9–18 years old, [1] and their parents to complete in about 10 minutes. [2] It can discriminate between depression and anxiety, as well as among distinct ...
Practicing some relaxing bedtime rituals, like having a cup of tea or taking a bath, and keeping electronics out of the bedroom can help quiet your mind so you can get to sleep. 8. Seek ...
MU Thompson Center research finds a generic blood pressure drug reduces anxiety in people with autism spectrum disorder.
The parents of a 16-year-old boy said "autism burnout" has left him unable to attend school for three years. Alistair is being home schooled by his mother Maggie at High Hurstwood near Uckfield ...