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Features include always present findings: Global developmental delay, Myoclonic seizure, Increased theta frequency activity in EEG, and Autistic behavior; and common findings: Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure, Flat occiput, Downslanted palpebral fissures, and Mild intellectual disability and others. 19 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Brain and nerves | 9 | Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure, Mild intellectual disability, Delayed speech and language development |
Head and neck | 2 | Square face, Thick lower lip vermilion |
Arms and legs | 1 | Tapered finger |
Age of onset: childhood.
SETD1B-related neurodevelopmental disorder (SETD1B-NDD) is characterized by developmental delay (mainly affecting speech and language), intellectual disability, seizures, autism spectrum disorder or autism-like behaviors, and additional behavioral concerns including sleep disturbances. To date, 38 individuals have been identified with a pathogenic variant in SETD1B [, , , ]. The following description of the phenotypic features associated with SETD1B-NDD is based on these reports. Table 2. SETD1B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder: Frequency of Select Features
Feature | Proportion of Persons w/Feature1 | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Global developmental delay | 36/38 | — |
Speech delay/ speech disorders | 34/37 | — |
Mild facial dysmorphism | 35/38 | Often nonspecific |
Intellectual disability | 25/38 | — |
Seizures | 30/38 | — |
Autism spectrum disorder | 26/37 | Incl those w/autistic features |
Other behavioral concerns | 18/36 | Hyperactivity, aggression, anxiety |
Hypotonia | 15/34 | In infancy or childhood |
Brain MRI abnormalities | 8/34 | MRI findings were nonspecific. |
Sleep disturbances | 6/36 | — |
Speech regression | 6/38 | — |
Strabismus | 4/38 | — |
Feeding difficulties | 3/32 | 1. Global developmental delay. Speech delay and/or language disorders have been reported in most affected individuals. The range of speech impairment varied from isolated delays to more severe impairments. |
Source: GeneReviews — "SETD1B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
SETD1B function has not been fully characterized.
Intellectual developmental disorder with seizures and language delay is associated with mutations in the SETD1B gene on chromosome 12.
The penetrance of SETD1B-NDD is predicted to be high. To date, no individuals have been confirmed to have inherited a pathogenic variant from an unaffected parent, and one individual inherited a pathogenic variant from an affected parent .
Source: GeneReviews — "SETD1B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
SETD1B-related neurodevelopmental disorder (SETD1B-NDD) should be considered in individuals with the following clinical findings:
Developmental delay (especially speech and language delay)
Intellectual disability (ID)
Seizures that are frequently refractory to treatment
Autism spectrum disorder or autism-like behaviors
Other behavioral concerns (hyperactivity, aggression, anxiety, sleep disorders)
The diagnosis of SETD1B-NDD is established in a proband with and a heterozygous pathogenic (or likely pathogenic) variant in SETD1B identified by molecular genetic testing . Note: (1) Per ACMG/AMP variant interpretation guidelines, the terms "pathogenic variant" and "likely pathogenic variant" are synonymous in a clinical setting, meaning that both are c...
Source: GeneReviews — "SETD1B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
Because the phenotypic features associated with SETD1B-related neurodevelopmental disorder are not sufficient to diagnose this condition, all disorders with intellectual disability without other distinctive findings should be considered in the differential diagnosis. See OMIM Autosomal Dominant, Autosomal Recessive, Nonsyndromic X-Linked, and Syndromic X-Linked Intellectual Developmental Disorder Phenotypic Series.
Source: GeneReviews — "SETD1B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
Genetic testing for SETD1B is available. Testing is considered confirmatory for diagnosis.
No approved treatments are currently available for intellectual developmental disorder with seizures and language delay. The disease remains an area of unmet medical need.
No clinical practice guidelines for SETD1B-related neurodevelopmental disorder (SETD1B-NDD) have been published. Evaluations Following Initial Diagnosis To establish the extent of disease and needs in an individual diagnosed with SETD1B-NDD, the evaluations summarized (if not performed as part of the evaluation that led to the diagnosis) are recommended. Table 3. Recommended Evaluations Following Initial Diagnosis in Individuals with SETD1B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder
System/Concern | Evaluation | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Development | Developmental assessment | To incl motor, adaptive, cognitive, speech/language eval; Eval for early intervention/ special education Neurologic |
Psychiatric | Neuropsychiatric eval | For persons age 12 mos: screening for concerns incl sleep disturbances, ADHD, anxiety, /or findings suggestive of ASD |
Musculoskeletal | Orthopedics/ physical medicine rehab/ PT OT eval | To incl assessment of:; Gross motor fine motor skills; Mobility, ADL, need for adaptive devices; Need for PT (to improve gross motor skills) /or OT (to improve fine motor skills) Gastrointestinal/ |
Feeding | Gastroenterology/ nutrition/ feeding team eval if feeding difficulties present in neonatal period | To incl eval of aspiration risk nutritional status; Consider eval for gastrostomy tube placement in those w/dysphagia /or aspiration risk. |
Source: GeneReviews — "SETD1B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
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Source: GeneReviews — "SETD1B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
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Table 5.
Recommended Surveillance for Individuals with SETD1B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder
System/Concern | Evaluation | Frequency
| • Measurement of growth parameters
Eval of nutritional status safety of oral intake
| At each visit
| Monitor developmental progress educational needs. | • At each visit
Persons w/SETD1B-NDD may demonstrate developmental regression, even in absence of seizures, normal initial eval should not preclude continued monitoring support during early childhood.
| • Monitor those w/seizures as clinically indicated.
Assess for new manifestations such as seizures, changes in tone, mvmt disorders.
| At each visit
Neurobehavioral/
| Assessment for anxiety, attention, aggressive or self-injurious behavior
| Physical medicine, OT/PT assessment of mobility, self-help skills
| Assess for sleep disturbance.
Family/
| Assess family need for social work support (e.g., palliative/respite care, home nursing, other local resources), care coordination, or follow-up genetic counseling if new questions arise (e.g., family planning).
OT = occupational therapy; PT = physical therapy
Source: GeneReviews — "SETD1B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
Phenotype severity distribution: 4 always present features, 14 common features.
No clinical trials have been registered for intellectual developmental disorder with seizures and language delay.
95 publications have been identified in PubMed for intellectual developmental disorder with seizures and language delay. Kisho has analyzed 32 by research type. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (38%), Case Report / Case Series (31%), and Epidemiology / Natural History (16%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 12 | 38% |
Patient case studies | 10 | 31% |
Disease patterns and progression | 5 | 16% |
Laboratory research | 3 | 9% |
Clinical study results | 1 | 3% |
New treatment approaches | 1 | 3% |
Kalampokini S (2026). [PMID: 41793234](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41793234/). *Epileptic Disord*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Balestrini S (2026). [PMID: 41137852](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41137852/). *Epilepsia*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Baer S (2025). [PMID: 39889538](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39889538/). *Eur J Paediatr Neurol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Le May N (2025). [PMID: 40206408](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40206408/). *Front Neurosci*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Okamoto N (2025). [PMID: 40546132](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40546132/). *Am J Med Genet A*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Zhao L (2025). [PMID: 40035441](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40035441/). *Mol Genet Genomic Med*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Greben AW (2025). [PMID: 41279818](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41279818/). *bioRxiv*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Bazeeb L (2025). [PMID: 40018479](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40018479/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Giliberti A (2025). [PMID: 40394668](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40394668/). *Ital J Pediatr*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Xie C (2025). [PMID: 41146259](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41146259/). *Orphanet J Rare Dis*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Data assembled from 6 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC
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Eyes
Ophthalmologic eval |
To assess for vision, abnormal ocular mvmt, best corrected visual acuity, refractive errors, strabismus, more complex findings that may require subspecialty referral |
Hearing | Audiologic eval | Assess for hearing loss. |
Sleep | Sleep study | In obese persons in persons w/daytime somnolence to assess for obstructive sleep apnea Genetic |
counseling | By genetics professionals1 | To obtain a pedigree inform affected persons their families re nature, MOI, implications of SETD1B-NDD to facilitate medical personal decision making Family support resources |
Treatment of Manifestations in Individuals with SETD1B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder Manifestation/Concern | Treatment | Considerations/Other |
DD/ID | See . | — |
Epilepsy | Standardized treatment w/ASM by experienced neurologist | Education of parents/caregivers1; Many ASMs may be effective; none has been demonstrated effective specifically for this disorder.; Seizures are frequently refractory to multiple ASMs may require frequent follow up. |
Spasticity | Orthopedics/ physical medicine rehab/ PT OT incl stretching to help avoid contractures falls | Consider need for positioning mobility devices, disability parking placard. |
Ophthalmologic involvement | Treatment of refractive errors /or strabismus | Low vision services |
Hearing | Hearing aids may be helpful; per otolaryngologist. | Community hearing services through early intervention or school district Family/ Community |