chromosome21.11.2 deletion - link to autism?

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27 Jul 2013, 12:04 am

The results of my son's genetic test came saying that he's got deletions on chromosome 21.11.21 in particular the gene PRoDh is missing. So does this mean that in addition to autism, (he was diagnosed with a mild form) he will also have schizophrenia or other mental disorder? Can it be even worse than that? I am already struggling to accept his autism and now schizophrenia.
would love to hear what you think.



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27 Jul 2013, 12:18 am

No expert however I would think family history would be the a good indicater of rare mental disorders like Schizophrenia.