Genetic Counseling
Patient and Family Education
Conditions
Resources are available for many genetic conditions, some of which are outlined below. If you would like resources for your child’s genetic condition which is not listed here, please ask your genetic counselor for condition specific information.
- 22q11.2-related disorders
- Birth defects
- Cystic fibrosis
- Down syndrome
- Hearing loss
- Muscular dystrophy
- Turner syndrome
Tests and Procedures
- Autism/ID Xpanded Panel: Pre-test Counseling Information – PE2890 (PDF) (Spanish)
- Genetic testing basics
- Insurance Coverage for Genetic Testing (PDF) (Somali) (Spanish)
- Prenatal tests
- SNP Array: Pre-test counseling information – PE1456 (PDF) (Arabic) (Amharic) (Russian) (Simplified Chinese) (Somali) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Recommended Reading
- An Introduction to Human Genetics
- Complex Lab Tests: How to Get Them Covered - PLUGS (Patient-centered Laboratory Utilization Guidance Services)
- Genetic Counseling Clinic (PDF) (Arabic) (Simplified Chinese) (Somali) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
- How the Body Works: Genetics
- Learn.Genetics™
- Medical Genetics (PDF) (Spanish)
Useful Resources at Seattle Children’s
- Health Information Management and Medical Records Request
- Paying for Care
- Resources for Patients and Family at Seattle Children's
- Support Groups
Support Groups and Classes
- Center for Chronic Illness
- Chromosome Disorder Outreach
- Genetic Alliance
- Make-A-Wish
- March of Dimes
- Medline Plus
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
- Organization of Teratology Information Specialists
- Unique (Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group)