My niece was born with trans-located chomosomes and she also has a seizure disorder.  I was wondering if anyone else out there has a child like this?
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I don't, but fyi Down's Syndrome is caused by trans-located chromosomes, a.k.a. non-disjunction.  It's likely there are some parents on Y!A with one.
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HI I have a 9 y/o son with autism and I have run a support group with autism for years. I recently moved to Wisconsin, however I was from northeast Illinois prior to this move. If you would like to contact me through yahoo messenger or at haleigh_anna4u@yahoo.com, I would love to give you some info on schools and area's in Illinois with GREAT school programs for autism. The early years ( 0-5 y/o) are the toughest. If your daughter would like the opportunity to talk to a parent who has been there feel free to pass on my contact info. My son was diagnosed in 1998, at 2 y/o. He was diagnosed severe and I was told that he would never speak.  I found him great speech and occupational therapists that helped me start a communication program with him of PECS/SIGNS paired with verbal communication and a sensory "diet" to get him comfortable in his own skin. He received ABA within his preschool special ed program as well as speech and OT in school. I included him in everything if only for a short time so that he experienced many things. Many children with autism don't know what is expected of them in new situations and that causes them to have what the parent see's as bad behavior, but in a child who cannot communicate, these behaviors are his way communicating when verbal communication is difficult.  My son is doing AMAZING now. He is in regular ed 3rd grade for 70% of his day and communicates only 2 years behind his age level. There is and always will be signs of autism, but due to a lot of hard work, understanding and LOVE he is a happy, healthy and loving boy.
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Caused by a terminal deletion of the most distal band of the short arm of chromosome 1, monosomy 1p36 is the most commonly observed terminal chromosomal deletion, occurring in approximately 1 in 5,000 births (Shaffer and Lupski 2000; Heilstedt et al. 2003b). As first described by the Shaffer lab in 13 subjects (Shapira et al. 1997), craniofacial characteristics of this contiguous gene deletion syndrome (CGDS)--so-called because it involves the deletion of multiple adjacent genes on the same chromosome arm--include late-closing, large anterior fontanels (membranous intervals at the intersection of the cranial bones at the crown of the skull), brachycephaly (disproportionate shortness of the head), deep-set eyes, flat nasal bridge, asymmetric ears, and pointed chin. Monosomy 1p36 is also associated with mental retardation, developmental delay, hearing impairment, seizures, growth impairment, and heart defects (Shapira et al. 1997; Slavotinek et al. 1999; Heilstedt et al. 2003a). Over 90 subjects with rearrangements of 1p36 have enrolled in our studies, of which 61 were recently published (Heilstedt et al. 2003a). The deletion sizes in the subjects vary considerably (Wu et al. 1999; Heilstedt et al. 2003a); however, there is some uniformity in the origin of the deletions, with over 60% being maternally derived (Wu et al. 1999; Heilstedt et al. 2003a). Candidate genes have been proposed for some of the individual features of monosomy 1p36, including seizures (Heilstedt et al. 2001) and facial clefting anomalies (Colmenares et al. 2002). \n\nThe Shaffer laboratory has recently identified possible mechanisms for the generation and/or stabilization of terminal deletions of 1p (Ballif et al. 2003; Ballif et al. 2004a; Ballif et al. 2004b; Gajecka et al. 2005). In addition, the Shaffer laboratory has recently demonstrated the use of microarrays--a rapid, sensitive, and high-resolution technology for the detection of many chromosomal anomalies--in the detection of deletions of 1p36 (Yu et al. 2003). \n\n\ncheck this article\n\nShapira SK, McCaskill C, Northrup H, Spikes AS, Elder FF, Sutton VR, Korenberg JR, Greenberg F, Shaffer LG (1997) Chromosome 1p36 deletions: the clinical phenotype and molecular characterization of a common newly delineated syndrome. Am J Hum Genet 61:642-650
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My son has mild Tourette. It really bothers me that everyone thinks it's a "cursing disease." (Thanks so much, LA Law and Ally McBeal). Less than 10% of people with TS have copralalia.  \n\nAnther misconception that I find upsetting: that most kids with TS exhibit violent behavior (a myth spread by some MOMS of kids with TS and behavior problems--some have it, and some don't, but please don't tell people they ALL do!!)\n\nAlso, it's very hard for people to understand that the condition ebbs and flows. Not just the tics, but the ADHD and obsessive-compulsive symptoms that tend to come with it. Just because a child's symptoms were mild one day doesn't mean that he can control them on another day.
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My daughter had the very same symptoms and we had her see a neurologist.  He did all of the tests and said she needed to drink more water.  For some reason some people require more water to function properly.  I thought it was crazy but since she has increased her water intake she hasn't had the problems anymore.
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Having had one myself, it depends on where it is and what it's doing (i.e., growing or just sitting there)\n\nWhere it is has a big impact on if it's important.  My husband also had one (cortical displaysia actually, but similar) that included seizures, headaches, speech and memory problems.  It was removed and he was back to normal within literally /minutes/ of waking.\n\nMine was more benign.  A colloid cyst which sits in the center of your brain on the membrane connecting the hemispheres.  Mine had to be removed because it grew, but it was not cancer and had no other symptoms.\n\nFind out where, what kind and what size it is.  That will help.
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if this is a personal question, please talk to a doctor before having any children.\n\nthe math depends on if headaches are considered the same a migraines and if normal vision always means homozygous for non-blindness.\n\nbest case scenario is that half of the children are carriers for blindness but none are actually blind (like dad)\n\nIf mom is also a carrier, then (statistically)  half of their children would be carriers, one in four would be blind, and one in four would have normal vision.\n\nThe real statistics depend on a number of factors including what chromosome the gene lies, the number of genes that are involved in blindness, and a number of other factors (do they live in a lead house near a Chernobyl?)
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There are certain forms of petite mal seizures that are "adolescent" meaning they are outgrown. My daughter had "absent seizures" from age 4-8 then outgrew them.\nYou need to ask your Neurologist about your specific type of seizure.
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I have a wonderful 12 yrs old son that has a brain stem tumor.He has had seizures since the age of 3.He is developmentally delayed having the abilities of a 4-5 yr old.He too,is my biggest joy.\n\nThe tough part is is seeing him struggle with simple day to day tasks.He will never play sports,drive, or hold down a job.Most likely,I'll never have grandchildren.\n\nThe joys are seeing him wake up every morning with a huge smile on his face.Saying I love you ,Mommy just melts my heart.We home school and to see the pride on his face when he "got it" on a new subject.\n\nThis is a wonderful question.Thank you for allowing me to share my story.I wish you luck with your special angel and hope he goes as far as possible.With a parent like you in his court,he'll do well!!
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Darn.  I was gonna say something that might be funny in another context.  Sorry, it is not really a funny subject.  It seems that nobody else took the question seriously or read it first. \nNo, not schitzophrenia, but my dad has epilepsy and other problems that make him almost seem like it at times.  Sorry to hear about your situation.  I hope that your doctors come up with a good combination of meds and treatment that will help you cope in a normal way.\nI also want to apologize to anyone else who may have been offended.
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21 months is still a young age, what does ur family doc. say? There is a form of autism and its not as like full blown as autism...its called aspergers syndrome... my family doc told my friend she thinks her son has it and its difficult to diagnose and he's 5. He does some of the same things...plays by himself and he never looks any of us in the eye even the adults.\nGood luck i hope he's fine.
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Mogens Dam is not a specialist in pediatric epilepsy, but he is the most experienced neurologist and professor in epilepsy in Denmark. He's been my neurologist in two periods, is currently and has been for the last 6 y.\n\nI find him very pleasant and nice to talk to. You can reach him and the link below.\n\nAlso you'll find a link to The Danish Epilepsy Association's pages in English
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This birth defect is called ectrodactyly.  See web site below.
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Different disorders.  My sister is mentally chalenged and i have found that the the kids that are worse, usually look a little different.  This can be caused by many different problems in birth.  Others are the result of down syndrome.  It is the same as a mentally stable person that doesn't look "normal".
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No, not yet.  However, here has been a breakthrough at Harvard (see link below, click on Genetic Breakthrough) which is cause for hope.\n\nMy son also has this disorder.  If you would like to discuss Tourettes, please feel free to email me through this web site or contact me through my family web site.\n\nBlessings to you....
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You can go to pubmed.com you should be able to find out more information there. I have had a 'TYPE' of seizure disorder since I was five, I am now 28-with a 7 yr old-who has no symptoms of ever having any type of seizure disorder - I even had one while I was pregnant for her, she is perfectly normal and healthy. Good luck on finding what you need to know!!
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No, I have epilepsy with a life history of grand mal seziures. Nobody else ever had it on either dad's side or mom's side of the family. It can be caused a blow to the  head,brain injury (accidental), however, you can be born with it, If you are born with it, then God choose that person for some special reason. Taking medication for it has nothing to do with passing it on, either. If born with it, that person was chosen for a special purpose, we may not know that purpose, but there is one. I have to take meds. to keep mine under control.