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The emotional journey of adapting to prenatally identified trisomy X

Article Title: The emotional journey of adapting to prenatally identified trisomy X

Authors: Thompson, Tisher, Davis, Miller, Kirk, Tartaglia, and Howell

Date of Publication: August 19, 2023

“Results suggest providers should carefully consider word choice and timing in delivery of diagnosis, and genetic counseling should provide expectant parents with current research specific to trisomy X, facilitate connections with other parents of young girls with trisomy X, introduce developmental monitoring approaches, and be prepared to support families with a range of emotional responses to the diagnosis and decisions regarding disclosure.”

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2023-09-12T14:38:29-04:00Categories: 47,XXX (trisomy x)|Tags: , , , |

Understanding the phenotypic spectrum and family experiences of XYY syndrome: Important considerations for genetic counseling

Article Title: Understanding the phenotypic spectrum and family experiences of XYY syndrome: Important considerations for genetic counseling

Authors: Jodarski, Duncan, Torres, Gore, Raznahan, and Similuk

Date of Publication: January 7, 2023

“XYY syndrome is a diagnosis that has significant implications on not only the affected individual, but the family as well. It is therefore imperative that HCPs fully understand the range of lived experiences with XYY so that we can better counsel and care for affected individuals and their families.”

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2023-04-13T11:03:45-04:00Categories: 47,XYY|Tags: , , |
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