Autism Spectrum Disorders and Oculocutaneous Albinism – A Case Report in Indian Scenario

Authors: Sandhya* and Aravinda HR

DOI: 10.23880/pnboa-16000123

Volume 3, Issue 3

Abstract

Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a collection of autosomal recessive condition of melanin biosynthesis that rarely presents with multiple systemic exhibitions. This article accounts a case of co-morbid childhood autism and Oculocutaneous albinism in a 4 years old girl from Hubli, a city in North Karnataka region of India. The proposed case presentation is a documentation of rare condition where OCA is associated with Albinism. A Detailed Speech language profile based on systematic evaluation has been highlighted in the present study.

Keywords: Oculocutaneous albinism; Autistic spectrum disorder; Skin disorders

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