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Tell me your thoughts about genetic testing

Erin - posted on 06/13/2012 ( 4 moms have responded )

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Hi,

I am a student researcher from Melbourne. I am researching the impacts genetic testing has on parents of children who are being investigated for developmental delay.

I think it's really important that the issues surrounding genetic testing are discussed with the public. I am working on a news article talking about new genetic tests being used in developmental delay and I would love to include someone's story! Please let me know if you have a story I can include in my article, either by discussing it below or sending me a message. If you know what sort of genetic test was used please let me know (e.g. a microarray).

Thank you so much in advance.

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Sharlene - posted on 06/13/2012

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Hey Erin,I also think more studies with chromesomes and more engetic testing you have deletion chromesomes and autism and other development delays. I guess who knowns what the future holds for all these genetics.and thank you erin it has being apleasesure and good luck with your studies.take care

Erin - posted on 06/13/2012

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Hi Sharlene,

Thank you so much for your response, it's lovely to hear from you! How did you feel about the genetic testing process?

Please do pin this for other mothers thoughts - thanks you!

Sharlene - posted on 06/13/2012

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If it's okay with you can I pin this for other mothers thoughts. please let me know

Sharlene - posted on 06/13/2012

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I believe there sould be nmore studies with genetics, Course there are a hole lot of different delays and health issues , are coming more more of a everyday thing.I have 9yr old that has autism then a 2yr old with global deveolpment delay showing 3 different delays , and with Hydrocephalus since birth and going to being tube fed.then my 1yr old has Haempilla B which is genetic from mother but I dont have it Im only a carrier and his the first to have it . So more research about genetic would be great for parents to get more knowledgement . I hope you do well ,good luck

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