What is Dup15q Syndrome?
Dup15q syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by having an extra copy of a portion of chromosome 15 in the 11.2 – 13.1 region in combination with a number of symptoms that may include hypotonia and motor delays, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and epilepsy, including infantile spasms.
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Tate – Dup15q Family Story
My husband and I grew up in Tennessee around the Chattanooga area. We got married and I went to nursing school at Chattanooga State. After a couple of years, we had a little girl named Reagan. Reagan was such a blessing to us and we wanted another baby a couple of...
Haven – Dup15q Family Story
When I was first pregnant with Haven, during my 12-week ultrasound the technician found that Haven had a thick nuchal fold. I then saw a high-risk OB who did extensive ultrasounds of her development, focusing heavily on her heart and found nothing. Other than the...
Ella – Dup15q Family Story
My husband Matt and I have been married for 23 years. We live in the western suburbs of Chicago with our kids Ava, Ella, and Peter and dog Hank. I have worked in labor and delivery for 20 years as a surgical technician. Matt is an employee benefits consultant and a...
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