Worth Repeating: CHARGE Syndrome - Multiple Congenital Anomalies Including Disorders of All Senses and Speech, Language, Feeding, Swallowing, and Behavior

Worth Repeating: CHARGE Syndrome – Multiple Congenital Anomalies Including Disorders of All Senses and Speech, Language, Feeding, Swallowing, and Behavior

10th February, 2014

Article, Charge Syndrome, Feeding Disorders, Language, SLP, Speech

by Cheng, L. (2006, September 26). The ASHA Leader.

CHARGE syndrome is a genetic disorder (one in 10,000 to15,000 live births) with multiple physical, sensory, and behavioral anomalies. Children with CHARGE typically undergo 10 surgeries before age 3. Although early mortality rates have been 10% to 20%, survival rates have improved with cardiac treatment. Individuals with CHARGE may have deficits in every sensory modality and frequently exhibit challenging behaviors. CHARGE is presently the leading genetic cause of deaf-blindness at birth in the United States.
See the full Article from the ASHA Website HERE
Visit the Charge Syndrome Foundation Website
Read About Charge Syndrome on Genetics Home Reference

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