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The symptoms, characteristics and outcomes of these two conditions are quite different. Down syndrome is a developmental disorder. Rett syndrome is classified more specifically as a pervasive developmental disorder. A child with Down syndrome can also have a pervasive developmental disorder. At least one girl has been confirmed as having both Down syndrome and Rett syndrome by laboratory testing.
Rett syndrome is a neurological and neurodevelopmental disorder that mostly occurs in females and is the result of a chromosomal abnormality. It is caused by mutations in the methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene in many of the cases. Infants with Rett syndrome seem to grow and develop normally at first but then they begin to lose skills and abilities before age three. The child loses skills rapidly with purposeful hand movement and speech among the first skills lost. The ability to walk is also lost. Rett affects approximately 1 in 10,000 children. Children with Rett syndrome will grow into adulthood but will need constant care. Down syndrome is one of the most frequently occurring chromosomal abnormalities affecting as many as 1 in 753 children. It causes delays in physical and intellectual development. Children with Down syndrome have certain physical characteristics including a flattened facial profile, low muscle tone and an upward slant to the eyes. They have developmental delays but should be given every opportunity to develop their talents through education, vocational, and independent living training. With appropriate support children with Down syndrome can become quite successful adults. An abundance of information relating to both disorders is available online.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo, Rett Syndrome is not the same as autism. However, both are pervasive developmental disorders (also known as autism spectrum disorders) and have certain characteristics in common. See the related question "What are autism spectrum disorders?" in the links below for descriptions of each of the disorders.
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∙ 15y agoDown Syndrome and Turner Syndrome are two completely different places. Even though this is not how i found out, the clue is in Down Syndrome and Turner Syndrome.
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∙ 13y agoAbsolutely not! Autism and Down syndrome have little to nothing in common.
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∙ 13y agoThey both invole chormoshnes, but they are not the same.
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∙ 8y agoNo, but some downs children also have autism.
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What is down Autism?
There is no such thing. Down syndrome and autism are separate conditions.
Does Sarah Palin have a child with autism?
Her youngest son has Down's Syndrome, but she has a nephew with autism.
Who is the surfer with autism?
I believe you are referring to Clay Marzo, who has Asperger's Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism.
Do some people with epilepsy also have autism?
No. Someone with Down's syndrome could also happen to have epilepsy, but if they do it isn't always to do with the fact that they have Down's Syndrome. Some people with Down's Syndrome will have or develop Epilepsy, but there is no guarantee that because someone has Down's Syndrome that they will also have Epilepsy.
What are some syndromes a baby can be born with?
Down Syndrome, Autism, Treacher Collins syndrome, PKU, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, etc.
Does peter tork have autism?
Yes, a mild form called Asperger's Syndrome.
Can be cured form down syndrome?
No, Down Syndrome is permanent.
What is the core difference between autism and aspergers syndrome?
Asperger is different from autism because people with Aspergers are less restricted with behavioral interactions than those with autism. Asperger's is a form of autism, but it is high-functioning and Aspergers is not as severe as actual autism is (Take it from me: I have aspergers and my younger brother has autism)
What are the symptoms of Savant Syndrome?
The symptoms of Savant Syndrome are not to be confused with autism. It is a form of autism, but the children seem to do well at one special skill, such as drawing or math, going into the exceptional category but other skills they are below average.
Does Adam Sandler have autism or asperger's syndrome?
Asperger's syndrome
What is Asperger's syndrome sometimes called?
Aspergers Syndrome can be called: Aspergers, High-Functioning Autism, or you could just call it Autism, because it's a type of Autism.
Will a child have autism if an extra chromosome is on the 21 pair?
no, an extra copy of chromosone 21 causes down syndrome
