Bridging The Link Between Tuberous Sclerosis, Epilepsy & Autism

In many instances medical research has shown established links between tuberous sclerosis, epilepsy and autism.   According to recent studies up to 40% of autistic study participants also had an epilepsy diagnosis and in addition, those who are more severely affected with autism have a higher incidence of epilepsy.  Tuberous sclerosis, a genetic disease in which seizures are also prevalent, provides the clearest link of any medical disorder to autism. Rates of prevalence of autism in tuberous sclerosis vary from 50% to 60%. The risk for autism in tuberous sclerosis is higher in those with epilepsy than in those without; particularly when seizures arise early in life and infantile spasms are observed. 

Our goal at The Bayless Family Foundation is to help facilitate research into these three serious neurological conditions and to help those families dealing with them to achieve the best outcome possible for their children. 

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