Neurodevelopmental disorders and genetic testing: current approaches and future advances

Ann Neurol. 2013 Aug;74(2):164-70. doi: 10.1002/ana.23950.

Abstract

Genetic testing for intellectual disability, global developmental delay and other neurodevelopmental disorders has advanced considerably in the last five to ten years and can be an important diagnostic tool for clinicians. This article provides a clinical and ethical framework for understanding these advances, future directions and the current limitations of these approaches.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Developmental Disabilities* / diagnosis
  • Developmental Disabilities* / genetics
  • Genetic Testing / methods*
  • Genetic Testing / trends
  • Humans
  • Intellectual Disability* / diagnosis
  • Intellectual Disability* / genetics