Atypical Autism and Tuberous Sclerosis in a Sibling Pair.

Williamson, David A.; Bolton, Patrick

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ERIC Number: EJ508413

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257

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Atypical Autism and Tuberous Sclerosis in a Sibling Pair.

Williamson, David A.; Bolton, Patrick

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v25 n4 p435-42 Aug 1995

This report describes a sibling pair (ages 21 and 18), both with tuberous sclerosis. One sibling has atypical autism (but no mental retardation or seizure disorder) and the other has a seizure disorder but no autism or mental retardation. Both siblings had multiple bilateral brain lesions. Clinical findings are discussed in relationship to the neuroimaging abnormalities. (DB)

Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Medical Evaluation, Mental Retardation, Neurology, Seizures, Siblings, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Young Adults

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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