Why do some people with autism have dysmorphic facial features but others look normal?
I work with people with learning difficulties and i’ve always wondered why two of the people I teach with severe autism have dysmorphic facial features, and the other people with severe autism look normal!
How does this work?
uhhhh, I think it somehow has something to do widt genetics. Im not sure but my only brother has autism and he sorta has a dysmorpoc facial feature
Some people diagnosed with autism also have a genetic syndrome called Fragile X. Fragile X Syndrome is one of the few genetically inherited syndromes that has been known to actually CAUSE autism.
In laments terms, Fragile X syndrome occurs during gestation.. where the X chromosome blocks important brain development.