Fragile X syndrome (FXS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) sometimes occur together. While FXS is a known genetic cause of ASD, not everyone who receives an FXS diagnosis is autistic, and not all ...
Savant syndrome is when someone with a developmental disorder displays above-average skill in a specific area. People often associate Savant syndrome with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Savant ...
It all began in March 2020 when families struggled to help their children adjust to homeschooling and the Storey family of Wauwatosa turned that struggle into triumph for their 14-year-old daughter, ...
Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder can both involve a need for additional support. However, these are distinct diagnoses with different underlying causes and presentations. Down syndrome (DS) ...
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and autism can co-occur, and genetic factors, symptoms, and causes may overlap. Treatment for EDS may help to slow its progression and prevent complications. EDS is a ...
Chronic pain can be debilitating. Source: Pixabay It was a long-held belief that children on the autism spectrum were impervious to pain. Such a view was based on anecdotal observations.