Genetic Counselors

Genetic counselors are health professionals skilled at familiarizing, informing, and assisting families to understand genetic disorders. Genetic counselors may also refer individuals and their families to local services that can better inform or educate them  about specific diseases. The basic prerequisites to be completed prior to becoming a genetic counselor include:

• ·         getting a bachelor’s degree in biological or social sciences, or other applicable subject
• ·         Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
• ·         letters of recommendation
• ·         account of academic and career goals
• ·         advocacy and/or internship experience

Genetic counselors have knowledge of medical genetics and counseling, and make professional-level earnings.

To find a genetic counselor in your area to address adrenoleukodystrophy or other genetic disorders, visit: http://www.nsgc.org/FindaGeneticCounselor/tabid/64/Default.aspx