Syndromes

The following articles on syndromes may also be of some interest to readers taking this walking tour:

Autism

Although commonly associated with general intellectual disabilities - approximately 75% of people with autism have a non-verbal Intelligence Quotient (IQ) below 70 - autism can also occur in individuals of normal, or even superior intelligence.

Brain Development And Developmental Disabilities

Children and adults with developmental (intellectual) and learning difficulties may exhibit delayed cognitive development.

Controversial Issues in Autism: The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine

The number of children diagnosed with autism is rising. What is being done to find out the causes of autism? Is the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine responsible for the increased prevalence?

Fragile-X Syndrome

In addition to being associated with characteristic physical and behavioural features, Fragile-X syndrome causes intellectual disabilities ranging from mild to severe. It is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability and is second only to Down's syndrome as the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability.

The Genetics of Down's Syndrome

This article aims to explain what is known about the genetics of Down's syndrome.

Down's Syndrome

Down's syndrome affects people of all ages, races, religious backgrounds and economic situations. It is estimated that there are around 60,000 people with Down's syndrome living in the UK, but since Down's syndrome has never been a notifiable condition, accurate figures are difficult to obtain.

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