SATB2-associated syndrome
Synonyms: SAS
A rare genetic multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by moderate to severe developmental delay/intellectual disability with absent or limited speech development various behavioral problems (including autistic features hyperactivity or aggressiveness) and craniofacial anomalies such as long face high and prominent forehead bulbous nose with low-hanging columella thin vermillion of the upper lip palatal (cleft palate high-arched palate and bifid uvula) and dental (abnormal upper incisors) abnormalities and micrognathia. Hypotonia and feeding difficulties are frequent. Other supportive findings may include skeletal anomalies with low bone density and abnormal brain imaging.
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Advocacy Organizations
COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
DDX3X Foundation
Our mission is to connect families, resources, and the medical community to advance research for a treatment or cure to DDX3X Syndrome. Our ultimate goal is to accelerate brain function in individuals affected by DDX3X Syndrome through advances in cell and gene therapy and pharmaceuticals.
Moonshots for Unicorns
Curing single-gene disorders
Project CASK
To fund research for treatment and/or a cure for CASK Gene Disorder
SATB2 Connect
SATB2 Connect will work together with national and international organisations, Australian universities, and medical research institutes to collaborate on awareness, advocacy, and research projects to become a well-supported and informed community to further empower families to ensure they have optimised support necessary for quality of life.
SATB2 Gene Foundation
The SATB2 Gene Foundation, Inc. was established to enrich the lives of individuals with SATB2-associated syndrome, including those diagnosed with the condition and their families, through support, research and education.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
Clinical Trials
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