Question 1

is autism transmitted?

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Its not contagious,: if that&#x27;s what you mean.   There are genetic links that run in families, so in that sense there is greater likelihood of ending up with autism or something related if one or more of your biological parents has it.   But, genetics is very far away from being able to predict what child will get it, given the parent&#x27;s symptoms.   If this is your concern, find a genetic counselor for the latest...

Question 2

is dementia hereditary?

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Yes and no: If there is an illness that runs in your family you should speak to your doctor about it. There are many many types of dementia. Some of them are genetically passed on while others aren't. The most common type of dementia is alzheimers disease and there are 2 forms. The early onset form is highly heritable. Alcoholic dementia is not inherited though a propensity for alcohol dependence can be.

Question 3

is autism misunderstood?

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By some yes,: Autism can present so many different levels of severity. Impaired social skills, impaired communication, impaired relationships can present in different degrees in different people. From my perspective, some with partial symptoms, not enough for a formal diagnosis, still can benefit from treatment to improve.

Question 4

can you inherit dementia?

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Some types yes: Some types of dementia like alzheimer's disease with early onset at ages 40 to 60 have a large genetic component while other types of dementia like alcohol induced  do not.

Question 5

how is dementia diagnosed?

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Clinically: Usually a clinical diagnosis, no blood work and no imaging test.

Question 6

what is an "autism stare"?

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Failure to: make eye contact.  Gaze avoidance.  A blank look on one's face, not visually interacting.

Question 7

are hie and autism related?

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No: There is no strong scientific data that links the two conditions, although there have been cases studies that suggested the incidence of autism was higher in children who suffered moderate to severe perinatal hie.

Question 8

what are some signs of autism?

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Lack of social skill: Autism usually presents with a delay in language skills and lack of social skills. Watch for eye contact which should be present but often is not in autism. They frequently do not respond to their name and often have repetitive and unusual behaviors.

Question 9

what sort of problem is autism?

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Defective love: Autistic individuals cannot properly relate to other humans and live in emotional isolation.  Parents of autistic children a very frustrated as their normal love for their child cannot be returned.  Some have low academic ability but a subgroup, aspberger's, may have a very high capacity in certain areas like math or music.  It seems to be a brain wiring disorder of unknown cause.

Question 10

how to know you may have dementia?

Accepted Answer

Memory loss +: Dementia is characterized by profound cognitive impairment including memory and perception of things around you. A neuropsychologist can perform tests which will identify the level of impairment.

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