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Its a rare condition that is caused by the deletion (missing piece) of genetic material. The cause of this rare chromosomes deletion is unknown.

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The clinical symptoms and development delays may be related to the size of the 5p arm. Most cases are not inherited from newborns parents. About 10 percent of people with Cri-du-Chat syndrome are not inherited. The deletion usually occurs as a random event during the formation of reproductive cells (egg and sperm).

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It's diagnosis is generally made in the hospital at birth. The cat-like cry is the most prominent clinical feature in newborn.

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Affects approximately 1 in 37,000 to 50,000 people in population. Deletion in chromosome #5 is what causes this disorder.

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Impact- How does it affect everyday life for the person with the disorder?

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Impact- How does it affect everyday life for the person with the disorder?

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This effects the child a whole lot because it's difficult to speak and walk. So therefore, the daily activities we do everyday they can't do as well. They may not be able to pick up learning as fast or pick up a sport. It's more of a challenge for them. This disorder does not cause them to have a short life. Kids actually have a normal human life-span.

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Some symptoms are,
*difficulty with language
*cat-like cry
*mental retardation
*hyperactivity
*scoliosis
*delays in walking
*serious organ effects
*delayed development
*distinctive facial features
etc

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There is no cure for Cri-du-Chat syndrome. Hospitals still try to give the children born with the condition a normal life.

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There's no specific treatment is available for this syndrome. Children born with the genetic condition will most likely require ongoing support from a team of medical assistants.