Turner Syndrome (TS) is often discussed in terms of medical needs and physical development, but there are invisible areas of difference that can be just as impactful, one of them being social development. For example, TS patient Sydney, “TS has been more of a mental, social battle mostly. From the different doctors appointments to the […]
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How Educators and Families Can Support Strengths and Challenges in Learning Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal condition affecting about 1 in 2,000 females, and while the physical characteristics may be obvious, it is lesser known that the condition also affects learning and cognition. Understanding the learning strengths and challenges associated with TS is essential
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Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic disorder characterized by the loss or alteration of one X chromosome in biological women. This genetic alteration can have knockdown effects that are reflected in elevated or reduced risks of certain kinds of cancer for TS patients. The impact of TS on the risk of solid tumors will be
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Many adult women with Turner syndrome (TS) are not getting the ongoing medical care they require. This often begins during the transition from pediatric to adult care, when support tends to drop off. Too few transition programs or clinics are in place to guide this transition, and as a result, many women stop treatment altogether.
The Hidden Healthcare Gap: Why Adult Women with Turner Syndrome Are Being Left Behind Read More
Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic disorder and individuals with TS may have an increased risk of certain health conditions, including some cancers. While TS itself does not cause cancer, associated hormonal and genetic factors may contribute to an increased risk. The impact of Turner syndrome on several types of cancer risk will be explored
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Subscribe to our blog Like many women with Turner syndrome (TS), I went my whole life with the reality that I most likely would never be able to have my own kids, a diagnosis confirmed with recent testing. Even though I had the understanding, it still hit harder than I could have ever imagined when
Infertility in Women with Turner Syndrome: Kayla’s Story Read More
Subscribe to our blog Students with Turner syndrome (TS) often have special needs in the classroom. Some experience nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD), social anxiety, or other challenges. School psychologists are in a unique position to nurture these students’ strengths and support them in their challenges. Below is a review of an article from the National
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Subscribe to our blog We often hear a lot about the challenges of Turner syndrome (TS), which vary from patient to patient. But let’s make sure to look at the positives, too! One of those for individuals with TS is having above-average verbal skills. How can we nurture this in individuals with TS and help
Turner Syndrome & Verbal Skills: a Good-news Story! Read More
Subscribe to our blog After a child receives a diagnosis of Turner Syndrome (TS), parents and caregivers are likely to have many questions regarding their child’s health and future. One common question is whether or not TS is hereditary or somehow preventable. While there are rare exceptions,TS is not considered hereditary, meaning that it generally
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