Living With

Dear Friends:

I’ve had symptoms of spinal muscular atrophy since I was a baby. When most children were beginning to walk, my parents noticed that my head would flop to the floor as I crawled.

Jerry Ferro

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MDA leads the search for treatments and therapies for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The Association also provides comprehensive supports and expert clinical care for those living with SMA.

In this section, you’ll find up-to-date information about spinal muscular atrophy, as well as many helpful resources. This information has been compiled with input from researchers, physicians and people affected by the disease.