Dementia: Boy, 6, diagnosed with the debilitating brain condition - early warning signs
msn.comdementia is rarely heard of or spoken about. Most people automatically think it's just found in elderly. " When her son, Kayden, found it difficult to concentrate in school and complained of having a hard time watching TV, Valerie suspected he could have ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
After taking him to the doctor, "the genetics team got involved because of how fast [his symptoms were] progressing". "Myself and his dad were tested and they discovered [Kayden] has juvenile Batten's disease," Valerie revealed.
The rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder usually develops between the ages of five to 10, stated Batten Disease News. A build-up of lipofuscin leads to neurological decline, with one of the first signs being impaired vision. READ MORE: Cause of pain in hands and fingers that isn't arthritis - 'see a GP'Vision changes rapidly, and might be completely lost by late childhood or adolescence.
Around the same time, just like Kayden did, children start to experience difficulty concentrating and learning new information. "It was hard and confusing to take in," said Valerie. "I didn't understand it.
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