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Pediatric Hypothyroidism: The Hidden Mind-Body Connection
Definition and Overview of Kocher-Debre-Semelaigne Syndrome The Kocher-Debre-Semelaigne Syndrome (KDS), often categorized as a rare...
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Dual Diagnosis: Understanding Psychosis and ID
Psychosis presenting in individuals diagnosed with mental retardation, now widely referred to as intellectual disability...
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Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: Navigating Rare Genetic Trauma
Introduction and Definition of Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome (SLS) is a rare, inherited neurocutaneous disorder...
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Sohval-Soffer Syndrome: Decoding a Rare Clinical Mystery
Introduction and Historical Context: Defining Sohval-Soffer Syndrome The designation of Sohval-Soffer Syndrome (SSS) refers to...
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Intellectual Disability: From Labels to Human Dignity
Introduction: Defining Mental Subnormality in Historical Context The term mental subnormality serves as an important,...
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Neurodiversity: Unlocking Every Child’s Hidden Potential
Introduction and Defining the Special Child The term Special Child historically refers to an individual...
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SLOS: Unlocking the Genetic Roots of Behavioral Health
Introduction and Definition of Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome (SLOS) is a complex, inherited, autosomal recessive...
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Metabolic Psychology: Hidden Triggers of Mental Health
Introduction and Definition Argininosuccinic aciduria (ASA), also known as argininosuccinic acid lyase (ASL) deficiency, stands...
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Intellectual Disability: Evolution of a Clinical Label
Introduction: Defining the Term and Context The phrase “mentally defective” stands as a critical, albeit...
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Sotos Syndrome: Beyond Physical Growth
Sotos Syndrome: Cerebral Gigantism The Core Definition and Clinical Overview Sotos Syndrome, often referred to...
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Intellectual Disability: A Legacy of Care and Advocacy
The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), Formerly AAMR The Core Definition and...
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Moderate Intellectual Disability: Empowering Daily Growth
Moderate Intellectual Disability (Historically Moderate Mental Retardation) Core Definition and Diagnostic Criteria Intellectual Disability, formerly...