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Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD) is a rare X-linked leukodystrophy, which means that the mutated gene is on the X chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes.
Psychiatric Disorders
Examples, Subsets and Synonyms for Psychiatric Disorders: Adjustment Disorders Anxiety Disorders Impulse Control Disorder Mood Disorders Obsessive/Compulsive Disorders Oppositional-Defiant Disorder Panic Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Phobias Additional Resources: The American Academy of...
Vanishing White Matter Disease
Vanishing white matter disease (VWM) is a rare autosomal recessive leukodystrophy, which means both copies of the affected gene in each cell have mutations.
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
Help Kids Like Jourdan Fight AFM The exact cause of the illness is not known, though scientists think it is most likely the result of a viral infection. Symptoms of AFM: Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is characterized by the sudden onset of limb weakness and loss of muscle tone and reflexes. Some...
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by the breakdown or loss of the myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells in the brain and progressive dysfunction of the adrenal gland.
Alexander Disease
Alexander disease is a rare autosomal dominant leukodystrophy, which means one copy of the altered affected gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS)
Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) is a condition that can result in pain anywhere in the body. The pain can occur in either sporadic or regular spells.
Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT)
Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a rare, progressive, neurodegenerative childhood disease that affects the nervous system and other body systems.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
These difficulties usually begin before the person is seven years old. However, these behaviors may be noticed earlier or may not be noticed until the child is older. Doctors do not know what causes ADHD. However, researchers who study the brain are coming closer to understanding what may cause ADHD...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – is a brain-based developmental disability that affects a child’s ability to communicate, understand language, play and relate to others. The diagnostic criteria are outlined by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of...