Synonyms: ASD due to AUTS2 deficiency | AUTS2 syndrome
A rare genetic syndromic intellectual disability characterized by global developmental delay and borderline to severe intellectual disability autism spectrum disorder with obsessive behavior stereotypies hyperactivity but frequently friendly and affable personality feeding difficulties short stature muscular hypotonia microcephaly characteristic dysmorphic features (hypertelorism high arched eyebrows ptosis deep and/or broad nasal bridge broad/prominent nasal tip short and/or upturned philtrum narrow mouth and micrognathia) and skeletal anomalies (kyphosis and/or scoliosis arthrogryposis slender habitus and extremities). Other clinical features may include hernias congenital heart defects cryptorchidism and seizures.
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Autism spectrum disorder due to AUTS2 deficiency?
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Advocacy Organizations
FamilieSCN2A Foundation
Our MISSION is to accelerate research, build community and advocate to improve the lives of those affected by SCN2A-related disorders around the world.
Helping Swans Co.
Promoting disability awareness and inclusion through education and support services. They highlight rare and undiagnosed diseases and provide initiatives in schools, hospitals, and other organizations to create a more inclusive world. The organization was founded by a disabled Latina mother of a rare child with autism, with a focus on diversity and underrepresented communities.
KIF1A.ORG
KIF1A.ORG is a global community dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder (KAND) and accelerating research to find a cure.
MAST Genes Research Foundation
Connecting families and fueling research into microtubule-associated serine/threonine kinase (MAST) genetic mutations to improve the quality of life and develop therapies to support affected patients and families.
PPP2CA Pathways
PPP2CA Pathways connects families, shares strength, and supports the research community in the search for answers to Houge-Janssens Syndrome type 3.
SCN2A Foundation
The SCN2A Foundation is a global initiative dedicated towards accelerating research and treatment for SCN2A. We plan to achieve this by building collaborative networks among the global research community, organizing resources, and strategically investing in highly focused research directed towards therapeutic development.
TRND Network
The TRND Network is dedicated to supporting patients and their loved ones by providing advocacy and support, advancing research, and creating collaboration between researchers and patients.
The SHANK2 Foundation
To improve the quality of life for individuals affected by SHANK2 disorders
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Clinical Trials
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