Duchenne's muscular dystrophy has associated delayed milestones especially language, global cognitive impairment, and occassionally autism. Becker's muscular dystrophy has less common findings, but also, compared to general population, has more learning disabilities with normal intelligence, autism, attention and behavioral problems. Orofacial problems may occur.
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