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Cri du Chat Syndrome
Cat Cry, Chromosome 5 short a, Lejeune’s, 5p, 46XX
This syndrome is characterized by the cat-like or mewing sound made by the child.
Other features are microcephaly, failure to thrive and intellectual disability.
Useful Links
A national organisation website providing family support:
A university website giving a brief description and a series of case studies with further references:
An Australian parent support page with information about the disorder, the organisation, personal stories and links to further sites:
A British parent support page with information about the disorder, the organisation, personal stories and links to further sites:
Support Groups
Person/Organisation:
C/- Parent to Parent National Office
Postal Address:
PO Box 234, Waikato Mail Centre
Phone Number:
07 834 1108
Fax Number:
07 834 1108
Email:
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