Sanfilippo Syndrome:

 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) By: Savia Saffo What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) It's a neurological and developmental condition that impacts a person's ability to learn, behave, connect with others, and communicate. Autism is classified as a "developmental disorder" even though a diagnosis can be made at any age. This is because the majority of symptoms usually manifest in the first two years of development ( NIMH, 2024 ). Individual differences in the spectrum of symptoms and their intensity might be significant. This blog post will go into great detail on the signs and symptoms of ASD and how they affect growth, cognitive abilities, and emotional health.                                                                                 ...

 Sanfilippo Syndrome By: Savia Saffo What is Sanfilippo Syndrome Mucopolysaccharidosis Type III (MPS III), another name for Sanfilippo Syndrome, is an uncommon genetic condition that mostly affects young people. Severe neurological symptoms are caused by the body's incapacity to break down certain sugars known as glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) (Wagner, 2019). Fun Video Explanation!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3qozjfTAfg   Historical and Contemporary Overview It was Dr. Sylvester Sanfilippo who originally described Sanfilippo Syndrome in the early 1960s. In the past, many children with this disease did not live until adolescence due to a dismal prognosis ( Sanfilippo Foundation, 2023 ). Early studies focused on determining the disease's genetic alterations and biochemical foundations. Most of the treatments were palliative in nature, to control symptoms as opposed to treating the underlying cause. Significant progress has been made in the modern era in comprehending and t...