Understanding the Link Between Genes and the Nervous System
Many neurological conditions are influenced by our genes. At Schell Genetics, we specialise in identifying the genetic causes behind neurological disorders. A private consultation can provide clarity, guide treatment, and help families understand the risks and next steps.
Neurogenetic Consultations
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If you or your child is living with a neurological condition, or if your family has a history of unexplained symptoms, genetic testing might help find the underlying cause. In recent years, advances in medical genetics have made it possible to analyse genes in great detail. Using modern tools like exome and genome sequencing, we can look for changes in the genetic code that are known to affect brain development and function.
Understanding the genetic background of a condition can:
Help explain why it has occurred
Provide a clearer picture of what to expect in the future
Guide your healthcare team in choosing the most appropriate treatments
Help other family members understand their own health risks
A genetic consultation does not replace care from your neurologist, but it adds important insight that may shape your care plan. It can be particularly valuable when the diagnosis is uncertain, symptoms are progressing, or when someone else in your family already has a confirmed genetic condition.
Conditions We Commonly Assess
We offer evaluations and support for the following neurogenetic conditions:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Developmental delay and intellectual disability
Epilepsy (including generalised epilepsy, focal epilepsy, Dravet syndrome)
Neuromuscular disorders, including muscular dystrophies
Cerebral palsy with suspected genetic cause
Movement disorders, including ataxia and spastic paraplegia
Neurodegenerative conditions in children and adults
White matter disorders, including leukodystrophies
Why Consider Genetic Testing?
Genetic testing is not just about finding a diagnosis. It can bring clarity and support your journey in several ways:
Confirm or clarify a diagnosis
Guide decisions about treatment, surveillance, and care
Offer information relevant to family planning
Help identify whether other family members are at risk
Open the door to clinical trials, therapies, and support groups
Even if no testing is currently available for your concern, a consultation with Dr Chayim Schell-Apacik can still provide useful information, explain options, and help shape the next steps.
Book your private neurogenetic consultation today.
