Genetic Syndromes We Support
At Loving Life Support Services, we provide genetic syndrome support on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast for teens and adults. Every syndrome is different, and so is every person. We take the time to understand what a condition means for the person in front of us: their health, how they communicate, what helps them feel safe, and what they want from life.
Below are the syndromes we support. Each one links to our guide for families, covering what it can look like for teens and adults, what helps, and how the NDIS fits in.
💜 The Syndromes We Support
• Down Syndrome: caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. It affects learning and health, and with the right support many adults live full, connected lives.
• Prader-Willi Syndrome: affects appetite, learning, routine and health. Food security and predictable routines make a big difference.
• Fragile X Syndrome: the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. It often brings anxiety and sensory overload.
• Williams Syndrome: known for a very social, friendly personality, but anxiety and safety can be real challenges.
• Angelman Syndrome: affects speech, movement and learning. People understand far more than they can say.
• Rett Syndrome: mainly affects girls and women, with complex physical and communication needs and a strong wish to connect.
• 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: also called DiGeorge syndrome. It can affect learning, anxiety and mental health.
• Smith-Magenis Syndrome: a rare condition that affects sleep, emotions and learning.
• 16p11.2 Deletion Syndrome: can affect speech, learning and coordination, and is linked with autism.
🌈 How We Support People
• 1:1 support at home and in the community, with consistent workers who learn each person's routines and way of communicating
• Social groups and day programs for friendship and connection
• Capacity building for everyday skills like cooking, travel training, household tasks and budgeting
• Predictable routines, including food, sleep and health routines where they matter
• Employment Assistance for young people thinking about life after school
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We get to know the person, not just the diagnosis. Before support starts, we talk with families about health needs, communication, sensory preferences and anything that helps on a hard day, and we share that with the workers who'll be supporting them.
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Many of the people we support also have an intellectual disability or are autistic, so our Intellectual Disability and Autism pages are worth reading too.
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Don't see a syndrome listed? We support people with other genetic and rare conditions as well. Get in touch and we'll talk it through.
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Groups to explore: on the Gold Coast, Skill Space, Cook. Learn. Thrive., Social & Skills (for boys and young men) and Girl Squad (for girls and young women aged 17 to 25). On the Sunshine Coast, groups include ThunderBolts, Fun Friday, Craft Group, Ladies Lunch and Men's Group.