CWDC: Genetic conditions

Genetic conditions

Children With Developmental Challenges 3(2+1)

Lesson 17 : Cognitive/ Intellectual Impairments / Disorders of Intelligence

Genetic conditions

Sometimes an intellectual disability is caused by abnormal genes inherited from parents, errors when genes combine, or other reasons. Examples of genetic conditions are Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome and phenylketonuria (PKU).

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