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About Kabuki Syndrome	Recommended Links
Kabuki Syndrome is a rare genetic condition affecting up to 1 in 30000 births. It is so named as the facial appearance of individuals with the condition resembles that of the make-up worn by Japanese Kabuki Actors. Kabuki syndrome is associated with mild to moderate learning disabilities. The condition causes a deformation of the palate which can accentuate developmental speech delay. 50% of children with Kabuki Syndrome have hearing impairment. Many children with the syndrome are also affected by epilepsy. Back to the list of links	Kabuki Syndrome Network The KSN is an online support organisation based in the Netherlands but with an international focus. CAF - Kabuki Syndrome Contact a Family is a UK charity which supports families of children with rare disorders OMIM Reference Reference pages from OMIM on Kabuki Syndrome includes links to mainly clinical papers. Jakob's Homepage Family perspective from this journal about Jakob who has Kabuki Syndrome. SAKKS An Australian support site for those affected by Kabuki Syndrome. A developing site with useful information including personal stories and case studies.

About Kabuki Syndrome

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Kabuki Syndrome is a rare genetic condition affecting up to 1 in 30000 births. It is so named as the facial appearance of individuals with the condition resembles that of the make-up worn by Japanese Kabuki Actors.

Kabuki syndrome is associated with mild to moderate learning disabilities.

The condition causes a deformation of the palate which can accentuate developmental speech delay.

50% of children with Kabuki Syndrome have hearing impairment.

Many children with the syndrome are also affected by epilepsy.

Back to the list of links

Kabuki Syndrome Network
The KSN is an online support organisation based in the Netherlands but with an international focus.
CAF - Kabuki Syndrome
Contact a Family is a UK charity which supports families of children with rare disorders
OMIM Reference
Reference pages from OMIM on Kabuki Syndrome includes links to mainly clinical papers.
Jakob's Homepage
Family perspective from this journal about Jakob who has Kabuki Syndrome.
SAKKS
An Australian support site for those affected by Kabuki Syndrome. A developing site with useful information including personal stories and case studies.