SECTION 1: INTRO
About these guidelines
Pitt-Hopkins syndrome (or PTHS) is a rare genetic condition that affects a child’s development and causes learning disabilities. It’s so rare that up to now there have been no clear guidelines for doctors on how to diagnose and manage the condition.
Doctors, psychologists, support groups and families from all over the world got together to put this right. They collected all the knowledge from research and their own experience and discussed the results at the first PTHS world conference in May 2018.
The result was the first internationally-agreed guidelines on how to diagnose Pitt-Hopkins and how to care for and manage a child or adult when problems arise.
I’m a parent; how can these guidelines help me?
* Read about the signs and symptoms that are used to diagnose Pitt-Hopkins.
* Find out , about problems that might arise, and how best to manage them with the help of doctors and specialists
* See the 40 recommendations that together make up best practice medical guidance on looking after someone with Pitt-Hopkins.
Because Pitt-Hopkins is a very rare condition, your doctorhas probably never come across it before. You can share the guidelines with doctors to make sure the child or adult you’re caring for gets all the tests and treatments he or she needs.
Diagnosing Pitt-Hopkins: the signs and symptoms
Genetic tests
Prenatal tests for further pregnancies
Digestive problems
Changes in breathing
Senses: vision, hearing, smell and pain
Seizures and other neurological problems
Muscles and bones
Checks and care for babies and children
Checks and care for adults
Planning lifelong care
Learning and behaviour
Summary of recommendations
Areas for future research