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Speak with a patient advocate or genetic counselor at 888-888-6736 or visit go.lineagen.com/learn-more.html for information.

FirstStepDxPLUS's tweet image. Speak with a patient advocate or genetic counselor at 888-888-6736 or visit go.lineagen.com/learn-more.html for information.

When children with ASD have visual support like photographs and lists, it feels more predictable—lessening their need for coping mechanisms.


Joined a support group consisting of parents with special needs children? What have you learned that you can share with our Followers?


Okay, we had to ask… What’s the WORST advice someone has given to you about parenting? Tweet us with #FSDXWAE

FirstStepDxPLUS's tweet image. Okay, we had to ask… What’s the WORST advice someone has given to you about parenting? Tweet us with #FSDXWAE

“The secret to parenting teens is to be an available parent who listens with curiosity to their children more than lecture them.” Agree?


FYI: Early detection and intervention becomes especially important for children with Fragile X syndrome.

FirstStepDxPLUS's tweet image. FYI: Early detection and intervention becomes especially important for children with Fragile X syndrome.

Fragile X syndrome usually affects males more severely than females. It causes developmental problems including cognitive impairment.


Don’t forget you can visit Facebook and use #CounselMeKate, the resident genetic counselor, to answer your questions bit.ly/29Zhetz


What challenges do you face as a parent with a special needs child? Tweet your challenge here with #MySpecialFamily

FirstStepDxPLUS's tweet image. What challenges do you face as a parent with a special needs child? Tweet your challenge here with #MySpecialFamily

"We have got to work on keeping these children engaged with the world." - Temple Grandin

FirstStepDxPLUS's tweet image. "We have got to work on keeping these children engaged with the world." - Temple Grandin

Genetic testing pinpoints the causes to guide treatment. If developmental delay is detected early, many times it can be treated properly.


If your child has medical problems, testing can help determine the underlying genetic cause. go.lineagen.com/learn-more

FirstStepDxPLUS's tweet image. If your child has medical problems, testing can help determine the underlying genetic cause. go.lineagen.com/learn-more

At four, most children hone their communication skills. For example, they should be able to say their first and last name and tell stories.


Heard of the “Terrible Twos”? A parent's greatest source of stress are tantrums. Here are tips from @parentsmagazine bit.ly/2a3wI09


False! Children develop at different speeds but most do not master dressing and undressing themselves until 3 to 4.

FirstStepDxPLUS's tweet image. False! Children develop at different speeds but most do not master dressing and undressing themselves until 3 to 4.

True or False: Most children can completely dress and undress themselves with little assistance by age two.

FirstStepDxPLUS's tweet image. True or False: Most children can completely dress and undress themselves with little assistance by age two.

(2 of 2) “I have Asperger’s and sometimes think it’s like a part of me that makes myself smarter for some reason.”

FirstStepDxPLUS's tweet image. (2 of 2) “I have Asperger’s and sometimes think it’s like a part of me that makes myself smarter for some reason.”

We can learn a lot from this young man’s perspective about Asperger’s syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. (1 of 2)


- Show interest in your teen’s day-to-day life. - Respect their privacy. - Help them learn to make good decisions using their own judgment.


Parenting can become more complicated than before as teen angst comes into play. Check out these pointers for positive parenting!


Did you buy a pet for your child with autism? Pets play an important role in the lives of people coping with autism.

FirstStepDxPLUS's tweet image. Did you buy a pet for your child with autism? Pets play an important role in the lives of people coping with autism.

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