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What Is a Heller's Syndrome?

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asked Mar 17, 2010 by anonymous

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Heller's Syndrome is also known as Childhood Disintegration Disorder this is when children develop a severe loss of communication, social and other skill when they reach the age 3 or 4.

This is rarer than autism, experts say that this kind of illness is caused by genetic disorders, environmental factors and toxins.

Here are some symptoms of Heller's Syndrome:

- loss of ability to say words
- having difficult time understanding verbal communication
- trouble with bladder and bowel control
- loss of playing skills
- loss of motor skills
- trouble adapting themselves socially
answered Mar 17, 2010 by anonymous
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