intermediate syndrome

intermediate syndrome

Toxicology A condition caused by organophosphorus insecticides, characterized by chronic distal motor polyneuropathy, possibly due to a neuromuscular junction defect Clinical 5% to 10% of those exposed develop paralysis of cranial motor nerves, proximal limb, cervical flexor and respiratory muscles; onset, 1-4 days after a cholinergic phase

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Patient discussion about intermediate syndrome.

Q. What is the difference between Asperger's Syndrome and Autism? My 3 year old nephew has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Is this the same as Autism?

A. The difference between Asperger's Syndrome and autism is the severity of the symptoms and the absence of language delays. Children with Asperger's may be only mildly affected and frequently have good language and cognitive skills. Children with Asperger's may seem just like a normal child behaving differently. They may be socially awkward, not understanding of conventional social rules, or show a lack of empathy. They may make limited eye contact, seem to be unengaged in a conversation, and not understand the use of gestures. One of the major differences between them is that there is no speech delay in Asperger's. In fact, children with Asperger's frequently have good language skills; they simply use language in different ways. Another distinction between Asperger's Syndrome and autism concerns cognitive ability. While some individuals with autism experience mental retardation, those with Asperger's do not.

Q. what is the difference between two. which is mild one( aspergers syndrome and autism)

A. Asperger disorder is indeed the milder disorder on the autistic spectrum of disorders. It is a condition in which the child is markedly impaired in social relatedness and shows repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior without a delay in language development or mental retardation. In contrast, autism is characterized by problems with language and social skills, repetitive behavior, as well as mental retardation in many cases.

You may read more here:
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/autism.html