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Genetics Team Serves as Go-to for Mom of Son With Extremely Rare Disorder

Stanford Childrens

She’s extremely well educated about his genetic condition, and she’s motivated to learn as much as possible so she can help Asher and teach others,” says Jenny Kim, MS, LCGC , a genetic counselor at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Asher’s genetic condition is Yuan-Harel-Lupski (YUHAL) syndrome.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 complete 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. Physical activity is an important factor in the prevention of secondary conditions.

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Invisible Disabilities

Teen Health 101

Many of these conditions are psychological, and are so unacknowledged in society to a point where they are dismissed and left for individuals to handle on their own. Individuals with this condition often experience unrefreshing sleep, difficulties with focus and memory, and dizziness. Chronic Fatigue.