ashleybean1
Registered: 10/04/09
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Hi, I have twelve-year-old son who has a genetic disease called Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. I just watched a program on PBS about Fragile X, and the similarities between the two are numerous. Many if not most children with TSC also have autism or autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, mental retardation, ADD and ADHD, language delays, etc. There are many differences, as well, though. TSC causes tumors to grow in body organs such as the brain, skin, lungs, kidneys, and heart. Over 80% of those with TSC also have a form of epilepsy.
I noticed that many people who have posted here have been diagnosed or have been recommended for testing based on their autistic symptoms. The autistic symptoms and seizures are also the reasons that lead to most TSC diagnoses. I just want to make people aware of this other disease that has similar characteristics, and I am curious if anyone knows if their is any link between these two genetic conditions.
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