The genetics of developmental disorders

Children with developmental disorders often have complex health needs and require frequent input from many different paediatric services. Genomic technologies have revolutionised how these disorders are diagnosed and have real potential to transform the management of previously intractable paediatric conditions. For paediatricians to fully harness these benefits for their patients, and to work productively with their clinical genetics colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, they must be genomically literate and aware of the technical and ethical challenges.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Symposium: special needs Source Type: research