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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would go back to the developmental pediatrician and ask what the reason would be for genetic testing, e.g., if she/he suspects something specific.  Many rare genetic diseases will display some kind of confounding trait or symptom.  If in the small chance that [b]there is a rare genetic condition [/b]going on, then NIH would be a good place to go to connect with a clinical trial.

If insurance covers it, then fine to satisfy your own curiosity.  But if it doesn't, it could cost you $4K out of pocket for a microarray and more than likely won't tell you anything as DCD is neurological.

So for all those parents who are struggling what caused it specifically won't find it from genetic testing and probably never know.  It just is what it is.  Treat the symptoms with OT and/or PT.

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Just to clarify, there are genetic conditions that affect processing, language, etc. that are not so rare; [b]quite common in fact like 1 in every 500 children[/b].
As a PP stated, knowledge is power. [/quote]

Such as?? [/quote]

When we did it, the focus was not on genetic conditions impacting language but ones that looked similar to autism and other things specific to our situation.[/quote]

I'm not buying it, PP.  Most of these genetic disorders although they may affect language will have other markers like physical traits:
https://www.genome.gov/10001204/specific-genetic-disorders/

The only reliable health information source that comes up on google for 1 in 500 is this:
http://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/polydactyly-of-fingers/symptoms-and-causes

My guess is that your kid is autistic and the genetic testing didn't reveal anything.[/quote]

Not all kids have autism.  Except the ones you consistently diagnose.  [/quote]

Didn't diagnose anything.  Myself and another poster is asking the PP which genetic disorder "looks like autism" and affects "1 out of 500 kids." [/quote]

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