Special Abilities

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Considered by some doctors as a mild form of Autism, it wasn't diagnosed as a separate disorder until 1994.  Since 2013 it has been blanketed as Autism Spectrum Disorder by some doctors.  Visit the link for more information.

Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness of the body's muscles. Some types of muscular dystrophy will present symptoms in early childhood, while other types will appear in adulthood. Different muscle groups also may be affected depending on the type of muscular dystrophy. 

This link goes to the Spina Bifida Association and explains what the disorder is, how common it is, and what to expect.  It's also a great resource of information and activities.