Autism in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Autism in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

The frequency and clinical presentation of autism in 28 probands with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by benign tissue growths and a high frequency of seizure disorders and mental retardation, was examined. Eight probands met criteria for autism. Implic...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 1998-04, Vol.28 (2), p.97-103
Hauptverfasser: Gutierrez, Griselda C, Smalley, Susan L, Tanguay, Peter E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Autism
Autistic children
Autistic Disorder - complications
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child clinical studies
Child, Preschool
Congenital Impairments
Developmental disorders
Diseases
Epidemiology
Female
Genetics
Humans
Incidence
Infantile autism
Intellectual Disability - complications
Male
Medical sciences
Multiple Disabilities
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Special Health Problems
Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Tuberous Sclerosis
Tuberous Sclerosis - complications
Tuberous Sclerosis - genetics
USA
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Zusammenfassung:The frequency and clinical presentation of autism in 28 probands with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by benign tissue growths and a high frequency of seizure disorders and mental retardation, was examined. Eight probands met criteria for autism. Implications for understanding the association of autism and TSC are discussed. (Author/DB)
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1023/A:1026032413811