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Can you be diagnosed with autism in the 1960s and later be rediagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome instead?
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Absolutely. Asperger's Syndrome had not been identified as a condition then, so children with it were diagnosed with other conditions including autism or obsessive-compulsive disorder or were described as odd, troublemakers, or whatever characteristics were most dominant.
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What is trisomy syndrome?
In a trisomy syndrome, an extra chromosome is present so that the individual has three of a particular chromosome instead of the normal pair.
Is down syndrome a dominant trait or recessive trait?
Down syndrome is neither dominant nor recessive.It is "autosomal" or "other"; it is simply an error in the translation process of Chromosome 21 (three copies instead of two). Instead of 46 chromosomes, a person with Down syndrome will have 47.
Which president had Marfan's Syndrome?
Abraham Lincoln was thought to have Marfan syndrome. This has not been proven however, and many researchers think he may have had a different disorder instead.
What is down syndrome disorder?
genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46
Turner's syndrome always results in female offsprings why?
Because people who have Turner syndrome have one X chromosome instead of the two other females have. As they do not have a Y chromosome, they are female.
Could you have been wrongly diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder type 2 instead you have high functioning autism?
Yes
Does keenan cahill have down syndrome?
He may but it's more likely that he has Costello Syndrome, a very rare condition that affects the genes and it causes deformed hands, short stature, and deformity of the face, which fits him very well. It looks like he may have Costello Syndrome instead of Down Syndrome but I could be wrong
Is Asperger's Syndrome a type of autism?
Asperger's Syndrome is related to autism. Both are in the family of autism spectrum disorders. The two conditions have very similar symptoms, but Asperger's Syndrome is less likely to have a delay in the development of language use. When a child has the symptoms, autism is often diagnosed when IQ is below average, while Asperger's Syndrome is more likely to be diagnosed when IQ is known to be average or above average.
How are cells of a person with Down syndrome different from those of a person without the disorder?
In Down syndrome, a person's cells have an extra copy of chromosome 21. In other words, instead of a pair of chromosomes, a person with Down syndrome has three of that chromosome. Down syndrome most often occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during meiosis. People with Down syndrome have a degree of mental retardation. Heart defects are also common, but can be treated.
Is down syndrome the result of a mutation on a gene?
No. It is due to a third chromosome (21) instead of just the normal two.
What is the treatment for Alport syndrome?
There is no specific treatment that can "cure" Alport syndrome. Instead, care is aimed at easing the problems related to kidney failure, such as the presence of too many waste products in the blood (uremia).
How are the cells of a person with Down syndrome different from those of a person without Down syndrome?
In Down syndrome, a person's cells have an extra copy of chromosome 21. In other words, instead of a pair of chromosomes, a person with down syndrome has three of that chromosome. Down syndrome most often occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during meiosis. People with down syndrome have a degree of mental retardation. Heart defects are also common, but can be treated.
