do anyone have any info on irlen syndrome?
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Irlen Syndrome is another name for "scotopic sensitivity." Some people's optical neurons, especially the color-sensing cones, fire at different speed rather than together, creating a rainbow or shimmer effect especially when looking at white (which is all colors). This affects reading because most print is on white background/paper.\n\nA color overlay to filter out the problem colors does wonders for someone with this condition, for eye fatigue and reading speed.\n\nSee this link for more information:\nhttp://www.readingandwriting.ab.ca/judypool/irlen.htm\n\nBy the way, the Irlen Institute and other "specialty" OT/visual therapy sites/catalogs sell color overlays at a very high price.\n\nI have found that E.Z. Reader templates (come in 3 different colors, red, blue, and yellow) provide enough support to help most of my students. They come in packages of 50 for $14.99 or less, and various catalogs have them. Ask your special ed teacher if he/she has a catalog offering them.
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http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/nationworld/sfl-aremicade20may20,0,7100084.story?coll=sfla-news-nationworld\n\nhttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=43633&nfid=rssfeeds
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Saw it on Sportscenter in my gym.  Touched a nerve -- my son has the same condition, and actually made the basketball team this year, but quit because other kids made him feel like he didn't belong.  He obsessed about it for months.\n\nhere's the story:
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Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition which has an incidence rate of: 1/1,000-1/2,500 live births. It can occur in both males and females.\n\nNoonan syndrome is similar to Turner syndrome.\n\nCharacteristics may include: congenital heart disease, short stature, distinctive facial features, dental problems, bruising, bleeding, and learning difficulties.\n\nThe facial features may include: low-set or rotated ears, and Hypertelorism (widely spaced eyes).\n\nAnother characteristic is "Pectus excavatum," which is a concave shape in the chest.\n\nThe accepted name of this disorder is Noonan syndrome. It is named after Dr. Jacqueline A. Noonan who in 1968 reported 19 cases with the condition including 17 with narrowing of the artery to the lungs (pulmonary stenosis). Twelve of Dr. Noonan's patients were male and 7 were female.\n\nIn the older adult there is a more triangular face with a high hairline in front, sharper features, prominent folds between the nose and lips (nasiolabial folds) and generally wrinkled skin.\n\nAdditional key findings in Noonan syndrome including:\nFailure to grow normally (failure to thrive) in infancy (40%) \nDevelopmental delay (26%) \nLearning disability (15%) \nLanguage delay (20%) \nHearing loss, usually mild (12%) \nMild mental retardation ( in no more than 35% of cases). \nAbnormal bruising or bleeding can occur in Noonan syndrome due to subnormal levels of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia) and a variety of clotting factor deficiencies.\n\nMuch more info in the links!
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Mucopolysaccharidosis with excessive chondroitin sulfate B in urine, characterized by dwarfism and deafness. It is caused by a deficiency of N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase (arylsulfatase B). \n\nI did a search on comcast and found one pdf file in english (7th one down).  I can't open on my computer, maybe it will work for you.\nhttp://www.comcast.net/qry/websearch/?query=mucopolysaccharidose&cmd=qry&safe=on&x=38&y=10
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http://www.who.int/topics/infertility/en/\nCheck out this link to get the information.
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Barth Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects males  (i.e., it's a recessive mutation affecting the x-chromosome).  The symptoms of Barth Syndrome consist of:\n\n\nWeakness in the immune system, specifically a reduction in the number of "neutrophils", a type of white blood cell that is most important for fighting bacterial infections. \n\nHeart muscle weakness. This, combined with a weakened immune system, represents the greatest threat to boys with Barth syndrome.\n\nMuscle Weakness and General Fatigue\n\nFailure-to-Thrive and Growth Retardation.  Most boys with Barth syndrome are also below-average in weight and height, often substantially so. \n\nSee sources.
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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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Wikipedia has an article on Turcot syndrome here.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turcot_syndrome\n\nIt also has an article on medulloblastoma and brain tumours generally.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medulloblastoma\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_tumor\n\nE-Medicine has information on medulloblastoma.\nhttp://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic624.htm\n\nThe US National Cancer Institute has a page on medulloblastoma.\nhttp://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/childmedulloblastoma/patient\n\nIf you or a loved one has it, you have my best wishes.
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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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I doubt you are going to devine an answer to such a complicated issue on this or any forum.  First of all no one can predict the future.  Secondly the child apparently hasn't yet been diagnosed completely.  Instead of fishing around for answers that no one can possibly provide, offer your complete support to the family both the parents and children there in.\nThese questions serve no good purpose and as I mentioned aren't going to yield palpable answers.
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You may not be able to easily find someone else on Yahoo! Answers with this syndrome, because it is so rare.\n\nInformation for question browsers about what this is:\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/landaukleffnersyndrome/landaukleffnersyndrome.htm\n\nHere are some support groups you can contact to find other people having to deal with it. Even if these groups are not in your area, you can start to find a connection with others...\n\nhttp://www.sdrc.org/c_res_support.php\n\nhttp://www.rarediseases.org/\n\nhttp://www.friendsoflks.com/\n\nhttp://www.aphasia.org/\n\nhttp://www.cord.ca/\n\nmessage thread: http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=153
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Evanston syndrome doesn't exist, as far as I know. I'm in Evanston, Illinois right now, if that tells you anything. It's home to Northwestern University, where I work and go to school. Since it's not a documented medical condition, it probably refers to some kind of frustration with either the school or the town. Being so close to Chicago, it's a pretty boring little town in comparison!
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Here is info on asperger syndrome from WebMd.\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/...
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http://imdb.com/name/nm0808508/\nIan has Morquio Syndrome, also known as MPSIVA. It affects the skeletal structure causing dwarfism. His full height is three feet, 1 inch tall.
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What is Apert Syndrome?\nApert Syndrome is a condition involving distortions of the head and face and webbing of the hands and feet. Characteristics include:\n\nskull - short from back to front, wide on the sides, and overly tall (craniosynostosis) \neyes - slightly side-spaced, bulging, the eyelids tilt downward abnormally at the sides \nface - the mid-face has a sunken-in appearance, the upper jaw slopes backward, lower teeth project in front of the upper teeth \nhands and feet - webbing and/or fusion including finger bones, toe bones, and joints of fingers and toes \nWhy did this happen?\nThere is no link between anything the mother did or did not do while she was pregnant and the occurrence of Apert Syndrome. Doctors believe Apert Syndrome occurs when a gene mutates early in the pregnancy.\n\n\nWill this happen to children I have in the future?\nThe chances of having another child with Apert Syndrome is almost non-existent if both parents are unaffected. If one parent has Apert Syndrome, there is a 50% chance that his/her children will have Apert Syndrome.\n\n\nWhat kinds of problems could my child have?\nIn addition to the physical characteristics common to Apert Syndrome, your child may have the following problems:\n\n\ncleft palate - about 30% of children with Apert Syndrome are affected \nslower learning rates and abilities - about 50% of children with Apert Syndrome are affected; however, as the children grow older, they often catch up with others \nvision problems caused by imbalance of the eye muscles \nrecurrent ear infections which can cause hearing loss \nnoisy breathing - the smaller nose and airway passages may make breathing difficult \nhyperactive sweat glands may cause your child to sweat a lot, especially while sleeping \nproblems with acne are more likely, especially during puberty\n\nWill my child need surgery?\nDepending on the severity of Apert Syndrome, your child may have some or all of the following surgeries:\n\n\ntotal skull reshaping to correct the tower skull problems at three to four months of age \nfrontal-orbital advancement to increase space within the skull and the size of both orbits (the part of the skull with holds the eyeball) at three to four months of age \nmid-facial advancement - usually prior to starting school \nfacial bi-partition to widen the upper jaw, derotate the orbits, and to narrow the upper face \nosteotomy (cutting through the bone of the upper and lower jaw to correct further problems usually during the teen years \nrhinoplasty - plastic surgery of the nose \ngenioplasty - plastic surgery of the chin or cheek \neyelid surgery to correct the abnormal downward tilt \nseparation of the fingers and/or toes\n\nNew advances and procedures concerning Apert Syndrome are constantly being developed. Be an advocate for your child!\n\n\nHow do I get help for my child?\nYour child should be treated by a qualified craniofacial medical team at a craniofacial center. Currently, FACES has information on thirty-two craniofacial teams located in 20 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the craniofacial teams. Please contact FACES for details.\n\n\nAm I alone?\nNo! There are many families and organizations who will be glad to talk with you and help you with information and support. Don't forget books, videos, and websites. The listing below will get you started. \n\n\nFACES: The National Craniofacial Association\nP. O. Box 11082\nChattanooga, TN 37401\n(800) 332-2373\nemail: faces@faces-cranio.org\nWe provide financial support for non-medical expenses to patients traveling to a craniofacial center for treatment. Eligibility is based on financial and medical need. Resources include newsletters, information about craniofacial conditions, and networking opportunities.\n\n\nApert International, Inc.\nDon & Cathie Sears\nP O Box 2571\nColumbia, SC  29202\n(803) 732-2372\nWebsite:  http://www.apert.org\nThis web site on Apert Syndrome wi
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I know some one who had suffered from this problem, his was also due to M.S.. His eyes made small involuntary movements, but the condition seems to have disappeared. He is taking a virtually unknown prescription drug that is working miracles in people with M.S.and other autoimmune disorders, it is known as Low Dose Naltrexone. Doctor Bernard Bihari of New York City has been working with this drug since the 80's. and it is just now starting to get some attention. The second annual Low Dose Naltrexone Conference was held in Washington this year, you can hear the lectures off the web site. Because the monthly treatment cost is only $38 u.s. per patient don't expect any drug company involvement any time soon. A few private clinical trails have commenced world wide and the preliminary results are all quite promising. If you have not heard of this little know treatment yet. try clicking on the link below and start your research, it might be a viable option for you.\n\nAnother very important avenue you should explore when treating M.S. is neurotoxin damage both dietary and environmental. Things like monosodium glutamate, aspartame, heavy metals,food additives, preservatives, fungal and bacterial mycotoxins maybe causing or exacerbating your condition. Many M.S. sufferers have made their symptoms disappear by eliminating the above mentioned poisons from their body.\n\nBecause most packaged foods have M.S.G. (under a disguised category such as modified corn starch, spices, yeast extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein etc.) I would stick to fresh organically raised foods, stay away from anything packaged . Drink clean distilled or R.O. water only.\n\nGet checked for heavy metal contamination, have both Hair analysis and Urinalysis through Calcium EDTA provocation. There is a possibility that you have mercury poisoning, from either vaccination, or through food consumption. If you are positive for heavy metals, then chelation therapy should be explored. Dr Gary Gordon of Tempe Arizona is the expert here. He also works with Dr Amy Yasko that specializes in patients with neurological disorders.\n\nTo check for biotoxin exposure I would recommend Dr.Shoemaker’s website listed below. On his site there is information on doing a VCS (visual contrast sensitivity) test. This doctor specializes on treating people with biotoxin-induced illness.\n\nSome final recommendations I have for you is to look into: enzyme therapy such as Wobenzym N, (it is very popular in Europe especially Germany), Vitamin D therapy and Histamine therapy \n\nAlthough the doctors mentioned below are available for phone consultations, Dr Bihari will be extremely difficult to speak with, instead I would call one of the compounding pharmacies listed on the web site and ask for names of doctors in your area that might be sending prescriptions to them.\n\nI have confidence that you can beat this thing, or put it into remission, all the best to you!