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Autism: the paediatric neurologist's tale.

I McKinlay

    The British Journal of Disorders of Communication
    |August 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Neurologists view autism as a social and communication trait with an organic basis, often linked to specific medical diagnoses. Epilepsy is common, typically emerging in adolescence for autistic children, with a genetic component influencing recurrence risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Genetics
    • Developmental Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Neurologists describe 'autistic' traits in social behavior and communication, distinct from a formal diagnosis.
    • Autism has an organic basis and is increasingly associated with specific medical conditions.
    • Epilepsy is common in autistic children, often emerging in adolescence, unlike in severely mentally handicapped children.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the neurological underpinnings and associated conditions of autism.
    • To discuss the genetic factors and recurrence risks in autism.
    • To highlight challenges in diagnosing genetic causes like Fragile-X syndrome.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation and description of autistic traits and associated medical diagnoses.
    • Review of genetic components and empirical recurrence risks.
    • Discussion of diagnostic challenges for genetic disorders like Fragile-X.

    Main Results:

    • Autism is linked to specific medical diagnoses and has a genetic component with a 1-2% recurrence risk.
    • Epilepsy commonly emerges in adolescence in autistic children.
    • Fragile-X chromosome disorder is a potential, though costly and restricted, genetic explanation.

    Conclusions:

    • Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with organic and genetic factors.
    • Further research is needed to explain the male preponderance and neurological basis of autism.
    • Improved diagnostic approaches for genetic causes are crucial for affected families.

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