Free genetic testing for neurodevelopmental disorders

Answer our short quiz to see if you qualify for our free, at-home genetic testing program.

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The testing offered

A clinical-grade DNA test delivered right to your door. All it takes is a bit of saliva. A genetic counseling appointment to review results is also included.

  • Clinical-grade Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)
  • CLIA-Certified & CAP-Accredited Lab
  • HIPAA-compliant to protect your data

How the testing program works

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Take our short quiz and explain the patient's symptoms to determine eligibility. We will also confirm personal details and your provider information for reference.

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If your application is approved, you'll receive an email update and we'll send a kit right to your door. Collect some saliva and send it back in the pre-paid box.

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Receive your results, it's that simple. They will be ready in 6-8 weeks from the time you send us the patient sample, and you'll have access to a free genetic counseling appointment to discuss the report.

Eligibility for the testing program

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) often show when a child is young,  however some diseases may not present until teen years or even young adulthood.  Our no-cost testing program applies to patients in the US with symptoms suggestive of a rare neurodevelopmental disorder. Patients who qualify may be given a free genetic test on a case by case basis after review by our experts.

To qualify:

    • You must live in the United States.
    • You must be experiencing immunodeficiency disorder symptoms, and not already received a genetic diagnosis.
    • You have completed our quiz.

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What are neurodevelopmental disorders?

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are conditions that affect how the brain functions. The disorders range from mild impairments, allowing those affected to live fairly normal lives, to severe disorders that require lifelong care. Examples of rare NDDs include Angelman SYNGAP1 or STXBP1 and WOREE syndromes. In some cases, the cause of the NDD may be genetic.

Neurodevelopmental disorder symptoms

Neurodevelopmental disorders  influence how the brain functions and alter neurological development. The specific symptoms will vary depending on the disorder. Symptoms generally present themselves early, and can appear soon after birth or at any point until adolescence. Seizures or missed milestones tend to be the first noticeable signs. Our current no-cost testing programs are dependent on the patient experiencing some or many of the following symptoms:  

    • Seizures
    • Motor-skill delays
    • Developmental delays
    • Developmental regressions
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Behavioral issues
    • Movement disorders (such as ataxia or tremors)
    • Hypotonia (or low muscle tone)
    • Spasticity (or increased muscle tone)
    • Feeding difficulties
    • Seizures when eating
    • Gastrointestinal issues
    • Impaired horizontal smooth pursuit

Facts about neurodevelopmental disorders

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Many rare neurodevelopmental disorders do not have an approved therapeutic intervention.

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NDDs are defined as a group of conditions with onset in the developmental period, inducing deficits that produce impairments of functioning.

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Ongoing research is needed to improve treatment options for these disorders; we're partnered with researchers to help with that.

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Why is this test free?

The goal of this testing program is to help more patients with rare neurodevelopmental disorders find out what’s causing their symptoms and help researchers learn more about these disorders to develop and launch treatments.

What you should know about the program and your data
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Probably Genetic is conducting this program and researchers may provide financial support.
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Genetic testing and genetic counseling is available only in the United States.
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At no time will third parties or commercial organizations receive information that can identify you.
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We will never share identifiable personal, contact, or medical information with any outside party.
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Third parties or commercial organizations may receive aggregate de-identified patient data from this program.
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Third parties or commercial organizations may receive the contact information of your doctors that you provide as part of the program.

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