The College YearsThe time came to visit some college campuses. Mike really wanted to go to school in Florida, but the realization of his progressive disability caused him to look closer to... By Maryalice Noonabout 22 hours agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Becoming My Boyfriend’s Full Time Caretaker I am the oldest of 5. I had one sister and 3 brothers. Growing up in my family I was always by my mom’s side. Being the oldest meant I was... By Suzanne Cutler6 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Daughter Was Not Meeting Developmental MilestonesThe story begins...My daughter, Jessica was born with spinal muscular atrophy [SMA]. She was a twin and my son did not have SMA. So, I was able to compare developmental milestones by... By Marc MitnickSeptember 20, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hope is The WordReliving our family stories brings back many memories of my son's journey with SMA. The emotions felt were painful, inspirational, scary, hurtful, and mostly sadness. Over the years people (mostly... By Maryalice NoonSeptember 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Comparing Developmental Milestones of TwinsMy late wife Zelda was pregnant in 1974! This was our first pregnancy! Zelda was under the care of her obstetrician. She visited her doctor for all appointments. Everything was normal... By Marc MitnickSeptember 7, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Self-Care Tips for CaregiversSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a lifelong condition.1 SMA is most commonly diagnosed at birth or during early childhood. The symptoms of SMA depend on which type a person has... By Editorial TeamAugust 9, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
