Chromosome 16 link with asd

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I was really interested when I read this.Callum has asperger's and his

big brother has a rare syndrome called Townes Brocks.He has various

issues including being born without a bottom,chronic renal failure,a

peg for feeding. Townes Brocks is also a " truncated mutatation " on

chromosome 16 and is genetic when he was tested we found out his dad

also has it.

I have never had Lucas assessed but he has some ASD

features ,obsessions and difficulty interacting with others.Quite a few

of the other children affected also have similar difficulties.I always

thought it was due to so much medical intervention when he was younger

but maybe there is something else in it?

Thankyou very much for the lovely words about " spindle fingers " we

loved them and they are on our fridge.

Love and Hugs,

Webster.