Many children have found occupational, physiotherapy and/or speech therapy helpful. In addition, frequent visits with the ophthalmologist and/or audiologist is recommended if the individual is experiencing hearing and/or vision problems. Regular and dental care is recommended as well as visits with a cardiologist, in order to monitor for potential heart problems (which have been reported in a few children with 15q24).
Other Questions About 15q24 deletion syndrome
- Will my child with 15q24 microdeletion syndrome have similarly affected children?
- Why is 15q24 microdeletion syndrome caused by a microdeletion?
- Who in my family should be tested for 15q24 microdeletion syndrome?
- What specialist doctors should I see with 15q24 microdeletion syndrome?
- What other diseases look like 15q24 microdeletion syndrome?
