Fragile X Syndrome Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
Fragile X Syndrome Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
University of Michigan Health offers a monthly clinic dedicated to children and adults with Fragile X syndrome. The clinic provides multidisciplinary care with care providers from Genetics and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics.
Our Approach
Patients will meet with a geneticist and genetic counselor to receive specialized genetic counseling and medical management for Fragile X syndrome. Pediatric patients will meet with Dr. Lauren O’Connell, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician.
Together, our clinic aims to provide comprehensive medical management for children and adults with Fragile X syndrome, as well as information about ongoing research and clinical trials. Referrals to additional subspecialists with clinical experience in Fragile X syndrome can be coordinated as needed.
Who We Treat
Our clinic provides comprehensive care for children and adults with Fragile X syndrome. We provide services for those who are newly diagnosed, as well as ongoing medical management for patients who have an established diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome.
Our Services
Patients will meet with Dr. Christina Sloan-Heggen, geneticist specializing in Fragile X syndrome, as well as Jessica O’Shea, pediatric genetic counselor and clinic coordinator. Our genetics team will provide comprehensive management for the medical concerns associated with Fragile X syndrome. We will provide genetic counseling focused on identifying other family members who may be affected by Fragile X syndrome, Fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency, and Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome.
Pediatric patients will meet with Dr. Lauren O’Connell, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, who provides assessment and treatment of behavioral conditions commonly impacting children with Fragile X syndrome.
For patients with Fragile X premutation associated conditions such as Fragile X-associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome, a referral can be sent to Dr. Peter Todd in the multidisciplinary Ataxia Clinic.
Appointment Information
Scheduling in the clinic requires a referral from a physician. Referrals can be sent to Pediatric Genetics at fax number: 734-763-6561. For questions or appointment scheduling, please call: 734-764-0579 or email us at [email protected].
Research
Our clinic stays abreast of ongoing national clinical trials for the treatment of Fragile X syndrome to allow family education and facilitate participation by anyone interested.
Patient Resources
Locations
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Geriatric Primary Care Clinic | East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center 4260 Plymouth Rd
Level 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2700Get Directions -
Pediatric Genetics Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 6 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4234Get Directions
Doctors
Lauren Katherine Beyer O'Connell, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Pediatrics-Developmental/Behavioral, Pediatrics
Christina Marie Sloan-Heggen, MD, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Genetics, Pediatrics
Peter Kennedy Todd, MD
Professor
Neurology
Providers
Jessica Omark O'Shea, CGC
Genetic Counseling
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