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Continuing investigations will help to draw links between particular CNVs and developmental symptoms, enabling improved genetic testing and counselling, and more targeted treatment.
De novo mutations may partially explain the high global incidences of ASD and schizophrenia despite varying environmental factors and the reduced reproductive fitness of affected individuals.
Magnetic resonance angiogram to examine vessel wall thickening may serve as a useful marker.
The CP registry gives a comprehensive epidemiologic profile of CP in Canada, including the type, etiology, and comorbidities of particular cases.
Children with fragile X syndrome do have impairment in theory of mind that is comparable, although slightly different, then the deficit reported in other groups with learning challenges such as Down syndrome.
Families should not be systematically advised to avoid bilingual exposure for their children with Down syndrome.
Behavioural problems are more common in children with cerebral palsy but are rarely addressed in the clinical setting.
Doctors should be sure to ask about feeding issues in order to assess whether caloric supplementation and/or a feeding intervention is necessary.