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No, a person cannot develop Autism from a head injury.
A person is born Autistic, it is a difference in their neurology, it's not something that can be developed later in life. Head injuries can cause all sorts of symptoms, some may be similar to characteristics of Autism but this is very unlikely.
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∙ 14y agoNo. Brain trauma can cause symptoms similar to Asperger's Syndrome, but it is not AS.
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When does Lesch-Nyhan syndrome injury start?
The compulsive self-injury associated with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome begins, on average, at three years. The self-injury begins with biting of the lips and tongue. As the disease progresses affected individuals frequently develop finger biting and head banging
Can birth injury casue aspergers?
No. Autism runs in families and is probably genetic.
What syndrome can cause brain injury paralysis or death?
reye's syndrome
Can someone age 30 develop epilepsy?
Yes. Any age of onset is possible. (Disease and injury are the chief culprits @ that age).
Is bipolar a psychological injury?
You can develop it from an injury or from drug use, yes.
Can a head injury cause empty sella syndrome?
yes
Repetitive stress syndrome is also known as?
Repetitive Strain Injury
What injury did billy bob have in varsity blues?
Post concussion syndrome
What is an antonym for syndrome?
Health- state of being free from illness or injury
What is the icd9 for hand overuse syndrome?
Hand overuse syndrome is a repetitive motion injury involving the hand. The ICD-9 code for hand overuse syndrome is 729.90.
How does injury occur in Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?
The most dramatic symptom of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, however, is the compulsive self-injury seen in 85% of affected males. This self-injury involves the biting of their own lips, tongue, and finger tips, as well as head banging.
Which do I have overuse syndrome or repetitive strain injury?
The two terms are usually synonymous.
