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If you have just found out that your child has lissencephaly, you have a
million questions and a hard time finding anyone with any answers. If so,
this section of our site is for you. Here you will find general discussions
on lissencephaly, the genetics of lissencephaly, not to mention some links
to some other helpful web sites.
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General Disclaimer: While the information presented in this web-site is intended to inform it is not intended to replace the
advice of your physicians and therapists. Since each child's circumstance is different, the Lissencephaly Network, Inc.
encourages each parent to seek out and establish a close working relationship with the physicians and therapists
who will be helping you to care for your child. While the parent is ultimately responsible for the health care decisions for their
child, please consult qualified professionals to fully understand the ramifications of each decision you will be required to make.
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Physician Information. Learn about
lissencephaly in these papers written especially for
physicians. |
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Seizures. A nightmare for any
parent, seizures come at the worst possible times. Learn more about
seizures, how to control them, and how to live with them.
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Feeding. Often the feeding of
your child can be a nightmare. This section provides information on
various methods for you to feed your child with pros and cons of
each method. |
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Therapy. Often progress
comes in small steps and never without a lot of hard work. Learn
about some useful therapies that you can do at home. |
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Choosing a Caregiver. Whether
both parents work outside the home or not you may require the
services of a specialized care-giver. Our experiences may help you
choose the right care-giver the first time. |
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Ask the Doctor. Our doctors
and therapists answer frequently asked questions.
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Current Research With Lissencephaly.
Learn about the Lissencephaly Research Project
and decide if you would like your child to participate. |
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Upcoming Medical
Conferences and Meetings. Travel off-site to check out
upcoming neurological medical conferences and meetings.
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