We all know about autism, a well spread neurological disorder, and according to the current CDC data report of 2010, it is found in 1 out of 68 children. But autism is not a disease for children, it is also found in adults if it is not properly diagnosed at an early stage. In those cases, autism can show its severity with the addition of many symptoms. There are two more things I have to say about autism. Autism is not a disease with one or a single symptom; that…
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Maternal Thyroid Dysfunction Can Be A Cause Of Autism And ADHD
Autism, a neurological disorder, is not only based on genetic. Besides genetic, recent studies found some evidences on cellular level with immune cell malfunctions, mitochondrial malfunctions etc. But most strong evidence is identification of some genetic markers specific for ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders). That is why autism is called strongly genetic. Apart from that, a recent study on diagnosis and treatment of maternal thyroid disorder with susceptibility to autism and ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in their offspring was conducted by Stine Linding Andersen and his colleagues. It suggests a correlation…
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