Here are some other web pages to visit with helpful information about childhood disorders & adaptive equipment:

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Organic Acidemia Association  -- Web site for people seeking information on organic acidemias 
     (metabolic errors which cause acidemia).
NORD - GA1 Specific -- This site has a summary of GA1 and lists several support groups for GA1. 
Resource Directory -- This is a good resource for children with special needs, medical assistance, 
     support groups, etc.
NORD -- National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. 
MUMS -- This is a support group where they team you up with another child with a 
    similar condition.
Dietary Specialties, Inc -- Low-Protein Foods resource.
OMIM GA Reference --  Note: OMIM is intended for use primarily by physicians and other 
     professionals concerned with genetic disorders, by genetics researchers, and 
     by advanced students in science and medicine.
Mayer-Johnson Inc. -- Products for special needs and education.  (This is a good one)
Rifton -- Solid maple furniture, toys and equipment for children with disabilities
GA1 Case Study -- Case history of a patient with GA1.
Snug Seat -- Good site for walkers, whellchairs & Adaptive equipment.
PKUMAC -- The Mid-Atlantic Connection for PKU and Allied Disorders, Inc. 
RTMDC -- Research Trust Metabolic Disorder Center.  Based in England.   This is a good resource guide, they link families, sponsor medical conferences, etc...
Medtronics -- Drug Company that makes Baclofen and Inrathecal Baclofen pumps for spasticity.
ISAAC -- International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Genetic Alliance -- Advocacy Organization for Genetic Groups.  They sponsor annual workshops and conferences, and put out numerous newsletters.
Save Babies Through Screening -- Formerly The Tyler For Life Foundation, Inc. This a non-profit voluntary organization  whose mission is to improve the lives of babies by preventing mental retardation and death resulting from disorders detectable through newborn screening.
ABLENET -- Pioneers of low to high tech communication devices. 
Sigma-Tau Pharmaceutical Company and maker of Carnitor. 
Pediatrix Screening -- Information Supplemental Newborn Screening.
Carnitor Website -- Sigma Tau's website on Carnitor (Carnitine)
Rare-Diseases -- Office of Rare Diseases.
Clinical Trials -- Clinical Trials for serious or life threatening diseases. 
NUCDF -- National Urea Cycles Disorder Foundation
Cambrooke Foods -- Supplier of low protein foods.  Products include: Bagels, Specialty Breads, Pastas, Cheeses, Baking Products, Snack Foods and Chocolates.
Clinic For Special Children -- Clinic For Special Children Home Page.  
Altimate Medical -- Standing frames and mobility aids for people with disabilities

  

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