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Muscular Dystrophy
What is muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited, degenerative muscle disorders where muscles become weaker over time. There are several forms of muscular dystrophy, each of which varies, but the most common form of muscular dystrophy is Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common form of muscular dystrophy among children. DMD most often is diagnosed when a child is 3 to 6 years of age and mainly affects males. Early diagnosis and treatment of DMD are very important.
Early signs of DMD include:
- Delay in walking
- Frequent falling
- Difficulty getting up from a sitting or lying position
How can Aspire help?
Aspire’s goal is to provide quality lifetime supports to children with this disability so they can achieve their individual highest potential where they live, learn, and grow.
Learn more about Aspire's services for children with muscular dystrophy.