The CDC reports that approximately 17% of parents in the U.S. have a disabled child. These parents not only cope with the stress that accompanies their attempts to provide stability,…
When it comes to rare diseases, advancing research is crucial to developing a better understanding of the disease and how it can be treated. However, it can sometimes be difficult…
Read Parts 1 and 2 of Katie's story, where we discuss the diagnostic journey, precocious puberty, and Katie's ZMYM2-related disorder diagnosis. Potential ZMYM2 Symptoms and the Need for Research The geneticist mentioned that symptoms…
A code for an autism-linked syndrome has now been established and entered into the U.S. diagnostic manual that catalogs health conditions. According to a recent report in Market Watch,…
Currently, no approved therapies exist for ADNP syndrome, a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder. But a group of researchers from the UC Davis MIND Institute are working to change that. According…
Connor Dobyn's parents recognized that their son was missing important developmental delays early on. They brought their concern to the doctor, where Connor was diagnosed with autism. For the next…
A person’s true feelings are often difficult to express during an interview. When asked a question by the interviewer there is no time to rehearse but only grasp at the…
Hundreds of mutations have been connected to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and a new study finds further evidence that suggests a possible cause of this spectrum of conditions Neuroscience News…
It all began with an email in 2019. Matt Might, director of the Hugh Kaul Precision Medicine Institute, shot his thoughts over to neurosurgery resident Matt Davis, whose 3-year-old son…
Of course, parents are not used to taking on the role of educator. Many are still working full time jobs at home. That, in addition to the normal household chores,…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one out of fifty-nine eight-year-olds in the U.S. A recent article in Medical News Today outlines a study conducted by neuroscientists from the Korea Brain…
According to a story from The Columbus Dispatch, a variety of disorders, such as autism, can cause issues with sensory processing. What this means is that people on the autism…
People affected by rare diseases often find it difficult to find adequate treatment for their conditions. Due to the rarity of their diseases, there are often no doctors who specialize…
By Rachel Whetstone from In The Cloud Copy New research from Lancaster University shows a genetic change that is common in cases of both autism and Tourette’s syndrome. Early research…
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According to a recent article in PsychCentral, a rare genetic disorder called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q) is very often misdiagnosed. A study shows that social impairment is the most…
As originally reported in MSU Today; in new experiments on mice, researchers looked into how the TS gene is related to autism. Tuberous sclerosis is a rare disorder known for…
January 5th was not only a great day for the Butler basketball community, it was a dream come true for the bulldog fan Seth Dennison, reported Fox 59. The 7-year-old…
Elizabeth couldn’t speak. She wasn’t expected to ever utter a word. She couldn’t read. She struggled to make trips outside of the house. Certain smells and loud sounds bothered her.…
The On Tap for TS event is Saturday April 1, 2017 from 4 - 8 pm to benefit tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and autism research. It will be at BadWolf…
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