Links between tuberous sclerosis complex and autism, and more
thetransmitter.org
A ten-year study of 125 children with tuberous sclerosis found that 40 percent were diagnosed with autism, linking this prevalence to the presence of cortical tubers and infantile spasms. This research highlights shared developmental mechanisms between the conditions and may inform future therapeutic strategies by identifying early-life risk factors for autism in this population.
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