Autism Overview: What We Know

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But there are things that we do know about autism. This fact sheet offers broad information about autism and answers some of the more common questions that parents and families often have about the disorder.

Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Families and Fragile X Syndrome

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Fragile X syndrome (also called Fragile X) is the most common inherited form of mental retardation. It results from a change, or mutation, in a single gene, which can be passed from one generation to the next. Fragile X appears in families of every ethnic group and income level.

Source: National Institute of Child Health and Development (US)

Guide to choosing dyslexia-friendly books for kids

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Dyslexia causes difficulties in learning to read, write and spell. Short-term memory, mathematical ability, concentration, personal organisation and sequencing may also be affected.Dyslexia usually arises from a weakness in the processing of language-based information. Biological in origin, it tends to run in families, but environmental factors also contribute. Dyslexia can occur at any level of intellectual ability.

Source: Dyslexia Action

Facts About Cornelia de Lange Syndrome

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As with other syndromes, individuals with CdLS strongly resemble one another. Common characteristics include: low birthweight (often under five pounds), slow growth, small stature, and small head size. Typical facial features include thin eyebrows (which frequently meet at the midline), long eyelashes, a short upturned nose, and thin downturned lips. Other findings may include excessive body hair, small hands and feet, partial joining of the second and third toes, incurved fifth fingers, a cleft palate, and conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux, seizures,
feeding difficulties, eye problems, hearing loss, behavioral issues, and developmental delays. Limb differences, including missing limbs or portions of limbs (usually fingers, hands, or forearms) are also found in some individuals.

Source: Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation

Let's Talk About Down Syndrome

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This booklet is for people with a learning disability.
It will tell you about Down’s syndrome.

Source: dsscotland.org.uk

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Practical Guide for Schools

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The purpose of this booklet is to provide school staff with information about ADHD and how children with the condition can be helped in school.

Source: selb.org