10 Cat's Cry Syndrome FAQs
Article Sources
- 1. ’Cri-du-chat syndrome.’ Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center. www.rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6213/cri-du-chat-syndrome
- 2. ’Cri du chat syndrome.’ Mount Sinai Hospital. mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/cri-du-chat-syndrome
- 3. ’Cri du Chat syndrome.’ Raising Children. www.raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/cri-du-chat-syndrome
What Specialists Are Involved in the Child's Care?
Cat's cry syndrome requires access to specialists who can help manage symptoms. A medical geneticist can confirm the disease. Families may also need a behavioral or developmental specialist to guide them through an understanding of the disease's impact on the family, as well as address the child's potential behavioral problems.
Physical, occupational and speech therapists may assist in maximizing the child's potential development, and an ear, nose and throat doctor may help with hearing loss and difficulty swallowing. A primary care physician coordinates services.1’Cri-du-chat syndrome.’ Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center. www.rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6213/cri-du-chat-syndrome
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