Easily described, the chromosomes are the structure that carry our genes. Most people have 46 chromosomes assembled in 23 couples, one half of every couple comes from the father and the other half from the mother. The 22 first couples are named after their number (1-22) while the last couple, the sex chromosomes, are labeled X and Y. A male has one of each (XY) and a woman has two X chromosomes (XX).

Chromosomal abnormality means that there is a piece of a chromosome that is missing (called deletion) or that an extra copy of a piece of a chromosome exists (called duplication). This can, in turn, cause a person to have different forms of physical, mental or cognitive challenges or disabilities.

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Rare chromosomal abnormalities, are different types of chromosomal abnormalities that are very uncommon. In many cases there are only a very few other people in the world who has the same specific type of chromosomal abnormality. And even for children with similar, or the same, type of chromosomal abnormalities, there are often great individual differences. Just as for everyone, a person with a rare chromosomal abnormality has his or her own individual differences in terms of personality, interests, strengths and challenges.

Stories

Here we share some interviews, stories and other interesting stuff for families with special experiences.

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23 November, 2023

Elevate your company's holiday gift this year – infuse it with the transformative power to make a lasting impact!

Our Normal Association, a non-profit committed to genuine inclusion for children and young people with disabilities, invites your company to…

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20 March, 2022

Families share their views on their experiences with the Swedish health care system

Families within the Our Normal network have shared their views on how they are being met by the Swedish health…

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17 July, 2019

“Sigge shows us something new everyday that he has learnt in school.”

In this article, Ida tells us about her son Sigge’s year in preschool class. It was a long process to…

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