rare genetic

  1. Angelmum

    Animals should get more compassion and donation vs Special Needs Persons

    I am posting this, hopefully to create awareness on what would hurt us. A friend who knew you're a special needs parent do not show any consideration, empathy for another human being and basic understanding. One of my Angelman friends was featured in MediaCorp Hearts and Hugs show 爱心72小时...
  2. Angelmum

    Rare Genetic

    Rare diseases are long-standing, life threatening, progressively disabling conditions that affect a small percentage of population (1 in 2,500 individuals) and require multi-disciplinary care. One rare disease may affect only a handful of patients in one demographic (eg. In the EU) and another...
  3. Angelmum

    The Joy Truck, Mediacorp show on special needs Beneficiaries

    Have not been posting here for quite some time. Just watched MediaCorp "The Joy Truck". This first episode focused on 3 Rare Genetic kids. 1) Grace Tan 陈思颖 5岁的思颖患有丙酮酸脱氢酶复合物缺乏症,身体无法使力。其他病症包括行走困难,发育缓慢和癫痫。思颖是部分因生酮飲食(是一个高脂、低碳水化合物和适当蛋白质的饮食)而获益的成功例子之一。5-year old Grace suffers from Pyruvate...
  4. T

    Any Mummies with kids that is enrolled in club rainbow?

    Hi, Is there any mummies currently enrolled in club rainbow's activities? :smile:
  5. Angelmum

    Introduction + child's Medical condition

    This thread provides a more detailed introduction ... a bit different from 'Lounge Area - Introduce Yourself'. Basically to let other special needs parents know you and your child's condition better. To view Individual Members' Introduction: Click shortcut...
  6. Angelmum

    COMMON Medical term: Autism/Global Dev Delay/Seizures/Cerebral Palsy/Down's Syndrome

    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder The fastest growing diagnosis within the disability of Pervasive Developmental Disorders is Autism Spectrum Disorder. Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder are from all socioeconomic groups, as well as cultural, racial, and...
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