If you have a family history of a childhood genetic condition and are considering at-home genetic testing, what advice does the website offer regarding genetic counseling for childhood conditions and the caveats of at-home tests? Also, how would you find a genetic counselor through this website?
Navigate to aboutgeneticcounselors.org. Locate and access information about genetic counseling for 'Childhood Conditions'. Locate and access information about 'At-Home Genetic Testing'. Identify the primary method provided on the website for finding a genetic counselor. Synthesize the advice for both scenarios and the method for finding a counselor.
State that for childhood conditions, pediatric genetic counselors can recommend genetic tests, help with insurance coverage, and explain test results. State that at-home tests are typically more limited than clinical testing, may yield unexpected or incomplete results, and introduce different privacy issues. Identify the primary method for finding a genetic counselor as the NSGC directory (or a similar directory/tool provided by the NSGC).