Another condition that has many of the characteristics of autism is Fragile X Syndrome, the leading genetic cause of mental impairment. It is a single gene disorder that can be passed to children by one parent. If the mother is the carrier, then her sons or daughters will have a 50% chance of inheriting this condition. If the father is the carrier, then only his daughters will also inherit the premutation form of fragile x.
Many children with fragile x also have a seizure disorder, developmental delay and ADD/ADHD. For more information, visit www.fragilex.org and www.fraxa.org. The MIND Institute in California is a premier scientific resource for both autism, fragile x and other related conditions. Our daughter (now 33) was first diagnosed with autism at age 3, but at age 12 was found to have the full mutation of fragile x. In the past 5 years, my oldest brother,& his two daughters, our mother, her elderly sister and oldest son tested positive for the premutation form of fragile x. Now we have closure as to the reason many of us struggled in school. Do look into this syndrome which requires a specific genetic test, not usually included when testing for Down syndrome and other conditions.
I really do appreciate u for sharing that with me. My mind went back to when my son was tested for Fragile X in 2007. It was negative but, they said something about it was not a certainty of it. As of today I am in the process of getting him tested again. I went to the web sites and found that my son does have several of the symptoms. He also has some new things going on with him. I will try to keep u posted on what is going on with him. Again I really do Thank U because we as parents we just don't know and I have had some thoughts about the first test that was done that bother me. I am not claiming anything and again I know that I cannot sit back in denial about it. Bless U!! Lawanda
Get a second opinion from another doctor. I have an 8yr old son who has Autism and he shows emotion at times. He is developmently delay, with seizures, and ADHD. At times he has trouble with expression. He can talk very well but, will point at times. My son loves to hug people and he repeat things also. He takes occupational and physical therapy because he is behind. He is at a 3 to 5 yr level on different levels. He was tested in Memphis, TN and diagnosis July 08 by a doctor name Dr Vicky Brewer. Some doctor misdiagnosis kids and some just do not know what they are doing. I am not a doctor but, it sounds like Autism to me because my son does the same thing. Get her some help now while she is young. It is a daily challenge but, you can do it. Bless You and the baby. Lawanda
She doesn't really change in preschool. She is not catching up with the other kids and she hits other kids a lot because she can't express things that are going on or her emotions. My brother has gone through several doctors and none so far have came up with anything solid. I have heard recently that they are going to be doing a breakdown of her dna for further research on her.
I would get a second opinion in terms of diagnosis
Also, how does she do in pre-school? Is she improving? Regressing? Does she get occupational therapy and physical therapy?
I would get a second opinion in terms of diagnosis
Also, how does she do in pre-school? Is she improving? Regressing? Does she get occupational therapy and physical therapy?
They ruled out autism because she does show emotion,
She can only show extreme laughing or extreme displeasure. She will laugh very hard or hit and cry when she is upset. She loves babies but just hugs for a very long time. Not sure if thats part of emotions. She will repeat a word over and over until someone responds, and her speech clarity is not very good. She has been tested for hearing but 2 tests were inconclusive for one reason or another. She doesn't seem to mind that her brother is doing many things that she can't. She doesn't stay focused on things very long unless its a cartoon she likes. She can feed herself but falls asleep often while eating.
Thats all I can think of , maybe its something you've heard of.