TLK2

Learn more about TLK2 and connect with other Simons Searchlight families with the resources below. Click HERE for the full gene guide, which includes more information, such as chance of having another child with this condition, or specialists to consider for people with this condition.

LEARNING and BEHAVIOR

68% of people with TLK2-related syndrome have behavior issues. 72% have intellectual disability.

DIGESTION

More than one-half of people who have TLK2-related syndrome have constipation. Almost one-half have feeding issues as newborns.

GROWTH

More than one-third are short.

Support Resources

Simons Searchlight Community – TLK2 Facebook group

GeneReviews

GeneReviews are a great resource to bring to your child’s clinicians. These publications provide a summary of current research on genetic conditions and information on ongoing care.

There is currently no GeneReviews for TLK2.

Research Article Summaries

We currently do not have any article summaries for TLK2, but we add resources to our website as they become available.

The information available about TLK2 is limited, and families and doctors share a critical need for more information. As we learn more from children who have this gene change, we expect our list of resources and information to grow.

Full versions of published research articles can be found on PubMed. PubMed is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) online database that is free. It has a collection of both medical and scientific research articles. A PubMed search for TLK2 articles can be found here.

You can also visit the Simons Foundation’s SFARI Gene website to see information for researchers about this gene.

Research Opportunities

Simons Searchlight

Help the Simons Searchlight team learn more about TLK2 genetic changes by taking part in our research. You can learn more about the project and sign up here.

External Research Opportunity: FaceMatch

FaceMatch is a platform that helps parents and doctors contribute to an international secure image database of both undiagnosed and diagnosed children across the globe. *This study is not affiliated with Simons Searchlight. Learn more about FaceMatch.

Family Stories

Stories from TLK2 families:

Preston

Click here to share your family’s story!