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Question: Hi,
I need your expert suggestion for my son who is a border line Autism and for the next child.
1.
During the pregnancy we done the genetic test due to NT increase. The result was good and we consider to keep the pregnancy. Now my son is 5 years old and he is lacking of social skills and few other issue where doctor diagnosed him as borderline autism. Now I am wondering if any genetic test will help him.
2. We are thinking for the second child as my first child need some help in future. But in this case I am not sure whether my second child will have the same issue. Can we have some genetic test for my family (me, my wife and son) which may help to us know if have some thing in our family? Also is there way through genetic test to prevent the Autism?
Regards
xxxxxxx
I need your expert suggestion for my son who is a border line Autism and for the next child.
1.
During the pregnancy we done the genetic test due to NT increase. The result was good and we consider to keep the pregnancy. Now my son is 5 years old and he is lacking of social skills and few other issue where doctor diagnosed him as borderline autism. Now I am wondering if any genetic test will help him.
2. We are thinking for the second child as my first child need some help in future. But in this case I am not sure whether my second child will have the same issue. Can we have some genetic test for my family (me, my wife and son) which may help to us know if have some thing in our family? Also is there way through genetic test to prevent the Autism?
Regards
xxxxxxx
Brief Answer:
Genetic screening options available.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have carefully gone thorough your query and understand your concerns.
1. Nuchal translucency (NT) is checked in the context of prenatal screening for Down syndrome. However, that does not rule out the possibility of getting Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). As of now, there are genetic tests that will help in identifying markers associated with ASD but that will not necessarily affect the management. The following link should prove useful for you:
https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/new-guidelines-genetic-testing-children
2. You can get yourselves tested for ASD related genes and that will help you understand the chances when you discuss with a genetic counselor. Prenatal screening will give you more control over the possibilities. Once again, the following links should prove useful:
http://www.yyyyyyyyyyyy.org/blog/detail/ask-an-expert-the-who-what-how-and-yyyyyyy-of-genetic-testing
http://www.yyyyyyyyyyyy.org.uk/24984
http://emedicine.yyyyyyyyyyyyyy.com/article/0000-overview
http://yyyyyyyyyyyyyy.aayyyyyyyyyyyy.org/content/125/4/e727
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Genetic screening options available.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have carefully gone thorough your query and understand your concerns.
1. Nuchal translucency (NT) is checked in the context of prenatal screening for Down syndrome. However, that does not rule out the possibility of getting Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). As of now, there are genetic tests that will help in identifying markers associated with ASD but that will not necessarily affect the management. The following link should prove useful for you:
https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/new-guidelines-genetic-testing-children
2. You can get yourselves tested for ASD related genes and that will help you understand the chances when you discuss with a genetic counselor. Prenatal screening will give you more control over the possibilities. Once again, the following links should prove useful:
http://www.yyyyyyyyyyyy.org/blog/detail/ask-an-expert-the-who-what-how-and-yyyyyyy-of-genetic-testing
http://www.yyyyyyyyyyyy.org.uk/24984
http://emedicine.yyyyyyyyyyyyyy.com/article/0000-overview
http://yyyyyyyyyyyyyy.aayyyyyyyyyyyy.org/content/125/4/e727
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Note: For detailed guidance on genetic screening consult a genetics specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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