Checklist for talking about childhood genetics
Organize signs, diagnoses and situations that are part of the child or adolescent's history. Finally, see how to take these matters to the healthcare team.
The conversation begins with the child's history, development, health and family life.
Before you start
This tool organizes information. She doesn't diagnose.
The summary does not calculate risk, does not confirm a genetic cause, does not indicate which test to take and does not replace a consultation. In an acute or emergency situation, seek health care without waiting for this page.
- Purpose
- Prepare a clinical conversation
- Identification
- The form does not request identifiable data
- Summary
- No score or test recommendation
- Decision
- Always carried out by a qualified professional
Checklist for the consultation
What is part of the child's story?
Select one or more options. If none apply or you don't know, choose the last alternative.
To take to the consultation
- 01
Record the context
Write down when the signs started, how they evolved and what evaluations or therapies have already been carried out.
- 02
Bring available documents
Reports, previous tests and family information can help the professional understand the history.
- 03
Discuss possibilities and limits
Only a clinical assessment can define whether any test can help and which approach would make sense.
- 04
Do not change care for this result
The guidance on this page does not confirm a diagnosis nor should it encourage changes in treatment or follow-up.
Next conversation
Turn observations into an understandable story.
The healthcare team needs the whole package — not just one option checked on this page.
Immediate service
What to do during a seizure.
These guidelines are for first aid. Genetic investigation takes place after stabilization and clinical evaluation.
- Time
Time and protect
Move objects away, protect your head with something soft, loosen tight clothing around your neck and stay at your side. Gently turn the person onto their side when it is safe.
- Never
Do not contain or put anything in your mouth
Don't hold back the movements. Do not offer objects, food, liquids or medicine yourself. If rescue medication is prescribed, follow the plan you receive exactly.
- 192
Call SAMU
Call 192 if it is your first crisis, lasts more than five minutes, another crisis starts without complete recovery, there is difficulty breathing, injury or immediate risk.
- After
Follow until recovery
Observe breathing and remain close until the person regains consciousness. Follow SAMU's guidelines and seek the indicated assessment.
Frequently asked questions
About this checklist.
Does the summary say if my child needs genetic testing?
No. It just organizes topics for a conversation. The relevance of any test depends on clinical assessment, history and other data.
Are my responses stored?
This tool does not request identification, does not submit the marked options and does not persist them after the page is closed. Visiting the page may also generate IP, cookies and technical navigation records according to the privacy policy.
I didn't mark any specific situation. Does this rule out a genetic condition?
No. A brief tool does not assess the entire health history. If there is a concern, describe it to the professional caring for the child.
Can I use this checklist in an emergency?
No. He doesn't do screening. In case of a convulsive crisis, follow the emergency section on this page; In the face of another acute change or immediate risk, seek health care.
Administrative information
After clinical orientation, understand the laboratory flow.
NeoGenomica can explain the available tests, documents and sample collection without replacing the evaluation of the treating healthcare professional.
For patients and families
Information for each stage of the journey.
Start with the topic that comes closest to your question.
