Author: St Aloysius College

What is Chromosome Duplication 15q 11q13?
Chromosome 15q Duplication Syndrome (Dup 15q) is a clinically identifiable syndrome which results from duplications of chromosome 15q11-13. These duplications most commonly occur in one of two forms. These include an extra isodicentric 15 chromosome, abbreviated idic 15, or an interstitial duplication 15.
A chromosome 15 duplication is a rare genetic condition in which there is an extra copy of part of the genetic material that makes up one of the body’s 46 chromosomes. Like most other chromosome disorders, this increases the risk of birth defects, developmental delay and learning difficulties. However, the problems that can develop depend very much on what genetic material has been duplicated.

Common developmental
issues
Gross motor delays
Fine motor delays
Cognitive delays
Speech language delays
Sensory processing disorders
Behaviour challenges
Seizure disorders

Living with
Chromosome 15q
The IDEA organisation provides states with federal grants for early intervention programs. In order to access services, individual needs of people with chromosome 15q are assessed based on a comprehensive evaluation. The document used for evaluation is the Individual Family Service Program (IFSP). The document should describe current levels of functioning and the anticipated goals. It should also list the specific services that will be provided.
Services may include speech and language instruction, occupational therapy, physical therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and psychological evaluation.
Families may also access training which may include teaching new skills, counselling to help families adapt and monitoring of programs.

Special education
services
For students with chromosome duplication 15q11q13 they may be eligible for special education services both within the private and public system and special education support is tailored to the student’s individual needs which would be outlined in the IFSP document.. For students aged 3 and under whose parents wish to access special education services they need to call their local Early Intervention Agency. Parents who live in America may like to contact the ARC or Easter Seals offices
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Contact details for support
Support contact details for Chromosome 15q
Unique - The Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group
PO BOX 2189,Caterham,Surrey,CR3 5GN, UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44 (0) 1883 330 766
Email: info@rarechromo.org
Dup 15q Alliance
This group focuses specifically on duplications of 15q only. it provides information and support in relation to duplication of 15q.
Dup15q Alliance, P.O. Box 674, Fayetteville, NY 13066 USA
855-dup-15qa info@dup15q.org
855-dup-15qa info@dup15q.org
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