Resources
Genetics
Usher Syndrome Information Handout (UsherKids Australia) -This fact sheet from UsherKids Australia provides an overview of what Usher syndrome is, affected genes and inheritance pattern.
Autosomal Recessive Inheritance Fact sheet (NSW Health) – Fact sheet from the NSW Government’s Centre for Genetics Education that explains autosomal recessive inheritance and how autosomal recessive conditions are passed on through families.
An Introduction to DNA, RNA, Genes and Chromosomes Fact sheet (NSW Health) – This Fact sheet from the NSW Government’s Centre for Genetics Education explains DNA, genes, and chromosomes.
Genetic Counselling Fact Sheet (NSW Health) – This fact sheet from the NSW Government’s Centre for Genetic Education explains the role of genetic counsellors and what to expect when seeing a genetic counsellor.
Genetic and Genomic Testing Fact Sheet (NSW Health) – This fact sheet from the NSW Government’s Centre for Genetics Education outlines the different ways that a person’s genetic information can be looked at. Some changes may mean a person has or is more likely to have a genetic condition.