Asperger's syndrome, X-linked mental retardation (MRX23), and chronic vocal tic disorder

J Child Neurol. 2000 Oct;15(10):699-702. doi: 10.1177/088307380001501013.

Abstract

Pervasive developmental disorders are severe disorders of development with no consistent neurobiologic etiology and most often an idiopathic etiology. We report a 12-year-old male who met criteria for a pervasive developmental disorder (Asperger's syndrome) and a chronic tic disorder. The child also has an X-linked cognitive impairment (MRX23). The presence of tic symptomatology, pervasive developmental disorder, and fragile X syndrome has previously been reported. Since no singular etiology for Asperger's syndrome has been found, the possibility of other cases of Asperger's syndrome occurring with concurrent abnormalities on the X chromosome should be considered by clinicians, especially if tic symptomatology is present.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Asperger Syndrome / complications*
  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Cognition Disorders / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intellectual Disability / complications*
  • Intellectual Disability / genetics*
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Pedigree
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Tics / complications*
  • Tics / physiopathology*
  • Vocal Cords / physiopathology*
  • X Chromosome / genetics*