- By Deepti Babu, MS, CGC
- Posted April 24, 2017
Piece by Piece: Exome Sequencing Helps Solve the Autism Puzzle
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) seen in 1-2% of children; symptoms and severity differ widely1,2,3, so they can be difficult to diagnose. ASDs can be inherited and involve numerous genes, which creates a challenge for single gene testing. How can genetic testing help children and families, if the child…
- By Tiffany Au
- Posted April 20, 2017
What is it Like to Have a Son with Autism?
Editor’s Note: As National Autism Awareness Month continues, we conclude our 2-part interview we began with Kieran Best, a young man with an autism spectrum disorder. His mother, Christina DeRochemont, shares candidly about what life was like early on with Kieran, how they received his diagnosis, and offers tips for other parents in a similar…
- By Jackie Connor
- Posted April 17, 2017
AmbryShare Extends Cohort Invite to Autism Clinicians and their Patients
Accurate genetic testing can help clinicians provide more individualized treatments for their patients, and the more genetic information a researcher has access to, the more targeted treatments can be developed. {Read: “For Your Breast Cancer Practice: Data From More Than 60,000 Refines Predisposition Gene Risks”} In March 2016, Ambry’s…