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    • Genetics
    • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    • Psychiatric Diagnostics

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    • Genetic strategies now identify underlying defects in most neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) patients.
    • These genetic NDD are increasingly detected but remain underdiagnosed in psychiatric practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Enhance early detection of genetic NDD to improve psychiatric diagnostics and treatment.
    • Focus on reducing mental vulnerabilities across developmental stages.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review
    • Analysis of current guidelines

    Main Results:

    • Early detection integrates biological and environmental factors for tailored diagnostics and treatments.
    • Translational research from cellular to organismal levels offers personalized treatment avenues.

    Conclusions:

    • Consolidating fragmented knowledge on rare genetic NDD is essential.
    • Significant advancements are needed in psychiatric practice for these disorders.