Funded By:
Introduction
Directions for Use of This Guide
Neuromuscular Diseases (NMDs)
Genetic Glossary
Disease Progression
Anterior Horn Cell Diseases
Adult Motor Neuron Diseases
Childhood Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA Type II)
Juvenile Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Kugelberg-Welander syndrome, SMA Type III)
Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Fascioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD; Landouzy-Dejerine)
Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD; limb girdle syndrome)
Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy (Steinert's disease)
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Syndromes
Definition of Terms; Disease Progression Graphs
Vocational Implications
Vocational Placement
Commentary: Neuromuscular Diseases and Job Placement
Improving Attitudes and Understanding
Counselor Responsibilities and Assistive Technology (AT)
Consumer Responsibilities
Conclusion
* Rehabilitation Research & Training Center in Neuromuscular Diseases
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
School of Medicine , University of California , Davis.
Supported by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Grant H133B980008