A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a different form of a gene called a variation, or an alteration of a gene called a mutation. Genetic disorders can be passed on to family members who inherit the genetic abnormality and a small number of rare disorders are caused by a mistake in a single gene. Read more on getting a diagnosis and finding treatment for your child.
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Rare Syndromes and Disorders
Info in English on Rare Disorders Looking for information on a rare disorder? Contact any or all of the...
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NICHCY Connections...to Learning and the Brain
Research on the human brain has brought an explosion of excitement and promise to our understanding of ourselves---how...
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Characteristics of Speech-Language Disorders
Difficulties in speech and language development are common to boys with fragile X syndrome. In fact, delays in speaking...
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Down Syndrome
Definition Down syndrome is the most common and readily identifiable chromosomal condition associated with mental...
