Cognitive function in boys with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) appear to be stable over time, although these children may struggle with working memory and executive function, a small study reports. Based on its findings, the researchers are calling for boys with BMD to have access to routine cognitive and…
A neuropsychological evaluation greatly affected how we plan to educate our 13-year-old son this school year. As Rowen begins the eighth grade, I am proud of the services he will receive. A neuropsychologist hasn’t always been a part of the care team for our three sons with Duchenne…
Close to 85 percent of boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy have never seen a mental health professional, says a leading neurologist based in Washington, D.C. Mathula Thangarajh, MD, of Children’s National Medical Center, gave a talk, “Behavior and the Brain in Duchenne,” at the recent…
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disease that causes muscles to progressively weaken. The condition affects mainly boys and the onset of symptoms usually occurs between the ages of two and three and according to the Mayo Clinic, the following are the most common symptoms that present…
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