Related Disorders
The degree of the medical problems and disability can vary widely in children with a related disorder because the genetic material that is extra or missing will be different in every case, and the professional opinion of a clinical geneticist should always be sought.
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Mosaicism
There is an error in the cell division after the fertilised egg splits into two cells....
Partial trisomy and deletions
In a partial trisomy there is a small extra piece of a chromosome attached to another chromosome. This may be called an unbalanced translocation....
Ring chromosomes
In some rare cases chromosomes can form rings due to a loss of genetic material from both ends of the chromosome....
Holoprosencephaly (HPE)
Holoprosencephaly is when the front part of the brain fails to develop into clearly separate right and left halves, and although a baby with holoprosencephaly may have normal chromosomes, it is common in trisomy 13 ....
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Adam
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Lily
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Carol
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Mia
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Rubi
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Naomi
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Samantha
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Faizan
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Ellie
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Lewis
2012 SOFT Weekend NEW LOCATION SOLIHULL Village Hotel May 5/6th
Solihull DeVere Village Hotel will be the 2012 venue for the SOFT Weekend.
There will be T13/18 specialist speakers, a Time of Remembrance, a family SOFT dinner on the evening of the 5th, and a balloon release.
To book a double room with breakfast at the hotel at a discount rate of £60, (small supplement for a family room) ring 0844 980 0118 reference 'SOFT050512'. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Activities for children of all ages will replace the creche and the swimming leisure facilities are free to families who stay overnight.
Check back soon for Conference Booking Forms.
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SOFT UK Scottish Conference November 12th 2011
The Scottish meeting was held on November 12th 2011 at the Dunblane Hydro Hotel, Dunblane,
21st SOFT Conference May 7-8th 2011
A brilliant Conference Weekend with a creche, talks, laughter and tears. Events arranged for members included a Time of Remembrance, balloons and sky lanterns........
Conference 2011
