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OUR MISSION
The Focus Foundation is dedicated to helping children and
families affected by X & Y Variations, Dyslexia, and/or Developmental Dyspraxia. The Focus Foundation believes that through
increased awareness, early identification and syndrome-specific
treatment, children with these conditions can reach their full
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IS YOUR CHILD AN "ATYPICAL" LEARNER?
Children who exhibit the following symptoms are considered atypical learners and could have an X & Y Variation, Developmental Dyspraxia and/or Dyslexia.
- Delayed speech development
- Clumsiness
- Difficulty interacting with peers
- Short attention span
- Trouble with reading, writing and/or math
- Behavior problems
- Disorganization
- Seems to be "just a step behind" his or her peers
- Impulsivity
It's believed that 40 percent of all children with developmental delays will be diagnosed with a genetic disorder. Parents with a child who has developmental delays or developmental dysfunction should consider asking their child's primary care provider to draw to draw blood for a karyotype (also called a chromosomal analysis) or provide a referral to a clinical geneticist for an evaluation. Such an evaluation and lab testing should:
- Determine if the child has the appropriate number of chromosomes (46)
- Rule out deletions (missing pieces of chromosomal material) or additions (excess chromosomal material)
These findings are important for diagnosing syndromes, identifying related medical
issues and developing appropriate, targeted treatment plans. Help is available
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COMING
IN 2010:
To be published by The Focus Foundation
The Atypical Learner
Identifying, treating and raising the child who
has learning differences caused by X & Y Variations, Dyslexia and/or Developmental Dyspraxia
by Carole Samango-Sprouse, Ed.D
with Melissa Stanton, MPH
For more information about the book,
or to share your family’s story,
please contact Dr. Samango-Sprouse at cssprouse@thefocusfoundation.org
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