What is Pediatric Genetic Counseling?

Pediatric genetic counseling focuses on diagnosing and understanding genetic conditions in children. It helps families understand the genetic basis of their child’s health issues, manage the condition, and plan for the future.

Benefits of Pediatric Genetic Counseling

Early diagnosis and tailored management can significantly improve the quality of life for children with genetic conditions by providing targeted therapies, support, and anticipatory guidance for parents.

Who Should Get Pediatric Genetic Counseling?

Families with a child showing unexplained developmental delays, congenital anomalies, or a family history of genetic disorders should consider pediatric genetic counseling.

Example of Genetic conditions that can be Identified:

• Down Syndrome
•  Fragile X Syndrome
•  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
•  Cystic Fibrosis
•  Sickle Cell Disease
•  Angelman Syndrome
•  Prader-Willi Syndrome
•  Williams Syndrome
•  Rett Syndrome
•  Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
•  Noonan Syndrome
•  Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
•  Alagille Syndrome
•  Kabuki Syndrome
•  Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome