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TempePhil

09/13/19 10:58 AM

#209516 RE: Jonjones325 #209512

JJ my thoughts exactly on Autism. Plus...
Very interested to hear Dr.M mention autism up with AD, PD, and Rett! That is a HUGE market.

HOPE AUTISM TRIAL IS SOON!
Would love to hear him start commenting more about it.

makemydaze

09/13/19 11:03 AM

#209517 RE: Jonjones325 #209512

Success in Rett will(imo) open the door to Autism Spectrum Disorder which unfortunately looks like a growing market.

"Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disease that causes developmental and nervous system problems, mostly in girls. It's related to autism spectrum disorder. Babies with Rett syndrome seem to grow and develop normally at first. Between 3 months and 3 years of age, though, they stop developing and even lose some skills.
Symptoms include:

Loss of speech
Loss of hand movements such as grasping
Compulsive movements such as hand wringing
Balance problems
Breathing problems
Behavior problems
Learning problems or intellectual disability

Rett syndrome has no cure. You can treat some of the symptoms with medicines, surgery, and physical and speech therapy. Most people with Rett syndrome live into middle age and beyond. They will usually need care throughout their lives."


https://medlineplus.gov/rettsyndrome.html

"About 1 percent of the world population has autism spectrum disorder. (CDC, 2014)

Prevalence in the United States is estimated at 1 in 59 births. (CDC, 2018)

More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder. (Buescher et al., 2014)

Prevalence of autism in U.S. children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 (1 in 150) to 2010 (1 in 68). (CDC, 2014)

Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability. (CDC, 2008)

Prevalence has increased by 6-15 percent each year from 2002 to 2010. (Based on biennial numbers from the CDC)
"

https://www.autism-society.org/what-is/facts-and-statistics/

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder -

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml