Proximal 16p11.2 microduplication syndrome
Synonyms: Proximal dup(16)(p11.2) | Proximal trisomy 16p11.2
Proximal 16p11.2 microduplication syndrome is a rare chromosomal anomaly syndrome resulting from a partial duplication of the short arm of chromosome 16 characterized by developmental delay and intellectual disability of a highly variable degree autism spectrum obsessive-compulsive attention deficit hyperactivity disorder speech articulation abnormalities muscular hypotonia tremor hyper- or hyporeflexia seizures microcephaly neuroimaging abnormalities decreased body mass index and schizophrenia or bipolar disorder later on in life.
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Advocacy Organizations
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.
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Curing single-gene disorders
COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group – Unique
To inform, support and alleviate the isolation of anyone affected by a rare chromosome or single gene disorder and to raise public awareness.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
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