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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Evie – Dup15q Family Story
Before having kids I was a bit of a dancer and actor I really enjoyed performing. I meet my husband Chris in my first year out of school when we were 19, this year we have been together for 22 years. Chris and I enjoyed traveling Europe and parts of Australia, before...
Nathan – Dup15q Family Story
I’m a single mum to 6 kids. Nathan being my youngest. Normal pregnancy no issues or concerns. He was born perfect. So blessed he’s a part of our family. We couldn’t imagine life without him now. He was diagnosed at 4 months old. He was not meeting milestones. Very...
Atlas – Dup15q Family Story
I have been supporting kids with disabilities first, as a special education teacher and then as a special education administrator for 23 years. When we found out about Atlas bit of extra I realized that I would have a new role in a world I thought I knew so well....
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