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Is there an increased incidence of seizures in children with Autism?

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The prevalence of seizure disorders in the regular population is around 1%. However, based on Dr.Kairam’s experience working with children on the spectrum he is inclined to believe the incidence of seizures in children with Autism is around 3% only.

There has not been a large enough study to draw parallels between high incidences of seizures in children with Autism specifically to draw firm conclusions. Until more research into this field is conducted, it is safe to believe that seizures can occur in children with a variety of developmental abnormalities and need not necessarily reflect a link to Autism. But, please bear in mind that Epilepsy in most children with Autism can resolve with age.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

What are metabolic disorders, and are they related to Autism in anyway?

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Disorders of the body where the bodily processes fail to effectively utilize and convert components of food into usable energy are termed as metabolic disorders.

If these metabolic disorders are congenital (from birth due to genetic abnormalities) they create challenges during the new born period. Many of them are diagnosed early in life. If not attended to early on these metabolic syndromes can impact the brain development by prompting frequent seizures and neurological disability. The presentation of metabolic disorders is very different from Autism. Autism is also a disorder of brain development. But that has nothing to do with metabolic disorders. Autism and metabolic disorders are not related to one another.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

 

 

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