Angelman Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affects the nervous system. People with the condition may have developmental delays, learning disabilities, speech impairment and problems with balance and coordination.
Whole genome sequencing allows doctors to closely analyze a patient's genes for mutations and health indicators. Learn about this procedure.
Child development is a series of skills and stages that occur in a child between birth and adulthood.
Developmental delay occurs when a child’s progression through predictable developmental phases slows, stops, or reverses. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Laboratory tests that used to take days to come back can now be performed instantly and accurately, using point-of-care tests.
A psychological assessment of a child involves a series of interviews and tests to evaluate a child's strengths and weaknesses across many areas.
Pivotal response treatment is a behavioral treatment for autism that uses play to teach and reinforce new, pro-social behavior. Learn about this treatment.
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that interferes with the ability to learn, communicate, and interact. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Autism is a developmental disorder that impairs interaction and communication. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Children may benefit from mental health medications, which may be helpful in treating autism, obsessive compulsive disorder or depression. Learn more about these treatments.