CHARGE syndrome
CHARGE syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects different areas of your body.
The name CHARGE is an abbreviation for several of the features common in the disorder: coloboma (an eye condition), heart defects, atresia choanae (a problem behind the nose), growth retardation, genital abnormalities, and ear abnormalities.
The severity of the condition varies from person to person.
It’s believed that, in 50% of children with CHARGE, the condition is due to a gene mutation.
Although CHARGE is a complicated condition, Sense knows many children and adults who, with the right support, have been able to overcome the barriers they faced and lead full and meaningful lives.
The CHARGE Family Support Group is run by parents of people with CHARGE and is a great source of information and support
The Charge Information Pack for Practitioners
Sense has created a comprehensive information pack about the many aspects of living with CHARGE syndrome.
These have been written by some of the leading specialists in the field, including paediatricians, teachers, psychologists and social workers.
Although titled as being for practitioners, this resource is also aimed at parents of children and young people with CHARGE who want to learn more about their child’s condition.
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CHARGE Factsheet 1 Overview (428kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on a practitioner's viewpoint of CHARGE syndrome
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CHARGE Factsheet 2 Collaboration (353kb)
A print-friendly PDF factsheet on collaborative working
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CHARGE Factsheet 3 Major and minor diagnostic criteria (835kb)
A print-friendly PDF factsheet on the major and minor diagnostic criteria
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CHARGE Factsheet 4 Genetics (456kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on genetics
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CHARGE Factsheet 5 Endocrine issues (593kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on endocrine issues
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CHARGE Factsheet 6 Anaesthesia issues (621kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on the risks of anaesthetics
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CHARGE Factsheet 7 Audiology assessment (456kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on hearing and audiological assessment in CHARGE syndrome
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CHARGE Factsheet 8 Cochlear implants (482kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on cochlear implants
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CHARGE Factsheet 9 Assessment for vision (456kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on assessment of vision for children with CHARGE
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CHARGE Factsheet 10 Visual behaviours (437kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on visual behaviours
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CHARGE Factsheet 11 Sensory integration (513kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on sensory integration
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CHARGE Factsheet 12 Communication (524kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on communication
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CHARGE Factsheet 13 Eating and drinking issues (535kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on eating and drinking issues
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CHARGE Factsheet 14 Patterns of early development (375kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on patterns of early development
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CHARGE Factsheet 15 Early intervention (486kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on early intervention
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CHARGE Factsheet 16 Education (307kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on educational needs and support
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CHARGE Factsheet 17 Behaviour (463kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on behaviour
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CHARGE Factsheet 18 Social and emotional development (520kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on social and emotional development
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CHARGE Factsheet 19 Mental health (466kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on mental health issues
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CHARGE Factsheet 20 Sleep difficulties (484kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on sleep difficulties
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CHARGE Factsheet 21 Parent's perspective (404kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on a parent's perspective on CHARGE syndrome.
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CHARGE Factsheet 22 Intervenor (471kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on the role of the intervenor
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CHARGE Factsheet 23 Health visitors (437kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on guidance for health visitors
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CHARGE Factsheet 24 GP (469kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on the role of the GP
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CHARGE Factsheet 25 Occupational therapist (497kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on the role of occupational therapists
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CHARGE Factsheet 26 Speech and language therapist (448kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on speech and language therapists
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CHARGE Factsheet 27 Guidance (451kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on guidance for social workers
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CHARGE Factsheet 28 Adulthood (461kb)
A print-ready PDF factsheet on CHARGE syndrome in adulthood
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