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Does anyone know where to find information about infantile spasms causing autism?
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Not correct: Infantile spasms will not cause autism. Infantile spasms are usually the result of an underlying brain abnormally, which may result in autism like symptoms.
Answered 10/3/2016
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It's not the spasms: Any brain pathology causes greater risk of autism. Underlying causes are found in > 75% of infants with west syndrome. Almost 50% of infants with ws have a prenatal cause like abnormal development of the cortex of the brain, metabolic syndromes, or genetic syndromes. Tuberous sclerosis can cause both west syndrome & autism. West syndrome itself can cause regression or arrest of development.
Answered 12/9/2013
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