Guest guest Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I do not usually reply but I felt the need to do so in this case... My daughter has had the FISH genetic test, which is what is required in order to see close enough into the genetic structure to find the anomalies discussed in autism research... we found it very helpful as it was found that for her at least her autism is due to the fact that while she has all of the correct chromosomes, etc BUT there is a part of chromosome 2 that was adopted by chromosome 3. The recent studies showing language involvement with chromosome 2 also hold true for my daughter's developmental path as well. The best part of the testing was that since we knew which chromosome was involved then we could do further testing to check other hidden medical conditions that are usually affiliated with that type of genetic anomaly. Fortunately, her kidneys were clear and now we can rest easy that she will not have that additional concern in her life. So, for us, personally, we felt it was best medical practice to give her the best care possible to know ahead of possible other lurking medical conditions as well as to possibly prevent any acute situation to occur if at all possible, too. I hope you find this info helpful... Personally, I believe that while we know we use the term autism widely, I do not think we yet know exactly how widely that term is being applied and that many causes will be found to cause certain grouping of symptoms we refer to as " autism. " Genetics play a huge role and immune systems, etc... it is a VERY complicated process that will take time, determination, and resources to uncover the many layers to this growing epidemic. We should help this process by participating in genetic studies and sharing factual information whenever possible to increase the chances to help those with similar causes to find the cure faster. The most recent study in the Journal of Medicine made it quite clear that for familial genetic tendencies of autism there were two chromosome families involved and that for spontanenous mutation genetic tendencies involved chromosome 2 and there are smatterings of other chromosome indications that need further studying. What we need to understand globally is that we are undergoing the fastest genetic mutation rate in the history of the human race and what that will mean is that we should be looking at this problem more globally as well... looking at all these chromosomal abnormalities to better group causations and find cures/prevention measures and better therapies to help our loved ones reach their full potential in what they choose to do in life. Just my two cents on this subject and please know I mean absolutely no offense in any way as I respect ALL dialogue and appreciate all viewpoints as that is how we will not leave a stone unturned when looking into what causes autism and towards making the future a brighter place for ALL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I am so glad we did genetic testing for our daughter . When she was officially diagnosed around age 5 with autism we did the standard genetic tests which all came out fine. Our geneticist suspected another disorder which you have to test specifically for and she had it. My husband and I were tested and came up negative so she mutated it herself. I know I have told you all about this before but I am so thankful we discovered this mutation because it requires vigilant cancer surveillance and without this knowledge we could have lost her to cancer and not known why. Thanks - Re: Chromosome 16 I do not usually reply but I felt the need to do so in this case... My daughter has had the FISH genetic test, which is what is required in order to see close enough into the genetic structure to find the anomalies discussed in autism research... we found it very helpful as it was found that for her at least her autism is due to the fact that while she has all of the correct chromosomes, etc BUT there is a part of chromosome 2 that was adopted by chromosome 3. The recent studies showing language involvement with chromosome 2 also hold true for my daughter's developmental path as well. The best part of the testing was that since we knew which chromosome was involved then we could do further testing to check other hidden medical conditions that are usually affiliated with that type of genetic anomaly. Fortunately, her kidneys were clear and now we can rest easy that she will not have that additional concern in her life. So, for us, personally, we felt it was best medical practice to give her the best care possible to know ahead of possible other lurking medical conditions as well as to possibly prevent any acute situation to occur if at all possible, too. I hope you find this info helpful... Personally, I believe that while we know we use the term autism widely, I do not think we yet know exactly how widely that term is being applied and that many causes will be found to cause certain grouping of symptoms we refer to as " autism. " Genetics play a huge role and immune systems, etc... it is a VERY complicated process that will take time, determination, and resources to uncover the many layers to this growing epidemic. We should help this process by participating in genetic studies and sharing factual information whenever possible to increase the chances to help those with similar causes to find the cure faster. The most recent study in the Journal of Medicine made it quite clear that for familial genetic tendencies of autism there were two chromosome families involved and that for spontanenous mutation genetic tendencies involved chromosome 2 and there are smatterings of other chromosome indications that need further studying. What we need to understand globally is that we are undergoing the fastest genetic mutation rate in the history of the human race and what that will mean is that we should be looking at this problem more globally as well... looking at all these chromosomal abnormalities to better group causations and find cures/prevention measures and better therapies to help our loved ones reach their full potential in what they choose to do in life. Just my two cents on this subject and please know I mean absolutely no offense in any way as I respect ALL dialogue and appreciate all viewpoints as that is how we will not leave a stone unturned when looking into what causes autism and towards making the future a brighter place for ALL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I to agree to why it is of important to know of things sych as you shared here because without knowing or learning all you can you may treat things wrongly. some forms of autism need different sorts of interventions such as you have been to discover with this genetic knowings if you just treated the autism symptoms that were interfering with her life success and never explored you in true would ahve missed to treat a different part but in all not all will have of a genetic or chormosomal causes but is of always best to err on the over testing then not. happy you now learned of this to carefully over see that she does not become ill with cancer that to me is of a scary things but it would be more scary of an outcome had you not known of it. Sondra In Autism_in_Girls , " hekrug " wrote: > > I am so glad we did genetic testing for our daughter . When she was officially diagnosed around age 5 with autism we did the standard genetic tests which all came out fine. Our geneticist suspected another disorder which you have to test specifically for and she had it. My husband and I were tested and came up negative so she mutated it herself. I know I have told you all about this before but I am so thankful we discovered this mutation because it requires vigilant cancer surveillance and without this knowledge we could have lost her to cancer and not known why. Thanks - > Re: Chromosome 16 > > > I do not usually reply but I felt the need to do so in this case... My daughter has had the FISH genetic test, which is what is required in order to see close enough into the genetic structure to find the anomalies discussed in autism research... we found it very helpful as it was found that for her at least her autism is due to the fact that while she has all of the correct chromosomes, etc BUT there is a part of chromosome 2 that was adopted by chromosome 3. The recent studies showing language involvement with chromosome 2 also hold true for my daughter's developmental path as well. The best part of the testing was that since we knew which chromosome was involved then we could do further testing to check other hidden medical conditions that are usually affiliated with that type of genetic anomaly. Fortunately, her kidneys were clear and now we can rest easy that she will not have that additional concern in her life. > > So, for us, personally, we felt it was best medical practice to give her the best care possible to know ahead of possible other lurking medical conditions as well as to possibly prevent any acute situation to occur if at all possible, too. > > I hope you find this info helpful... Personally, I believe that while we know we use the term autism widely, I do not think we yet know exactly how widely that term is being applied and that many causes will be found to cause certain grouping of symptoms we refer to as " autism. " Genetics play a huge role and immune systems, etc... it is a VERY complicated process that will take time, determination, and resources to uncover the many layers to this growing epidemic. > > We should help this process by participating in genetic studies and sharing factual information whenever possible to increase the chances to help those with similar causes to find the cure faster. The most recent study in the Journal of Medicine made it quite clear that for familial genetic tendencies of autism there were two chromosome families involved and that for spontanenous mutation genetic tendencies involved chromosome 2 and there are smatterings of other chromosome indications that need further studying. > > What we need to understand globally is that we are undergoing the fastest genetic mutation rate in the history of the human race and what that will mean is that we should be looking at this problem more globally as well... looking at all these chromosomal abnormalities to better group causations and find cures/prevention measures and better therapies to help our loved ones reach their full potential in what they choose to do in life. > > Just my two cents on this subject and please know I mean absolutely no offense in any way as I respect ALL dialogue and appreciate all viewpoints as that is how we will not leave a stone unturned when looking into what causes autism and towards making the future a brighter place for ALL... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 thanks for you post it was of very respectful and from my perspective very understood and i to support the same in much of hte words you shared. I to have never had of any genetic testing but feel should be to have it because I to have many other soft neuro markers. these markers often indicate of somethings chromosomal but not always. I to ahve of thumbs that are very reflective of looking large the large toe on a foot, I to ahve of odd feet structures. I to have extra vertabrae, I to have of high roof in mouth and have of very small mouth, drrop eyes lids, and ears are of large and off set. Sondra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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