Finding New Hope: The Whole-Child Model and the Role of Genetic Testing

Nicole Teed
November 12th, 2025

Dr. Goh founded Cortica and created the Cortica Care Model to address autism in a whole-patient approach.

Genetic Testing Is a Piece of the Puzzle

Dr. Goh believes genetic testing is an important piece of the puzzle to combine optimal medical treatment with effective cognition, communication, and behavior strategies. Keep reading and watch the videos below to learn more about this approach.

Genetic testing is a critical component in Dr. Goh’s work because of the impact results have on diagnosis. The DNA piece makes the puzzle of treatment easier to solve.

Genetic testing not only gives the family more information on details about the genetic diagnosis for their child but also elucidates the details for their providers. Any data gained from the test is a crucial piece of care.

Read Part One here.

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Nicole Teed

Nicole Teed, MS, CGC, is an accomplished life sciences product marketing leader with deep expertise in genomics, reproductive health, rare disease, and oncology. She leads the product marketing team at Ambry Genetics, with past experience at organizations such as Bionano Genomics, Evernorth Health Services, Progenity, and Sequenom. Board-certified in genetic counseling, her career has spanned roles in global marketing, product development, consulting, and clinical genetics, reflecting her passion for improving healthcare through impactful storytelling and strategic execution.

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