Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a neuromuscular disorder – a condition that causes motor nerve cells in the spinal cord to break down, which in turn leads to muscle weakness and muscle fatigue (atrophy).

SMA manifests in various degrees of severity, which all have in common progressive muscle wasting and mobility impairment. There are less serious degrees, as the children maintain relatively good mobility, and very serious degrees where symptoms of muscle fatigue are present already in the first months of life.

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The treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and compensating for the complications that occur. Significant parts are to counteract joint stiffness and scoliosis, to combat respiratory complications, and to support independence in different ways. Today, much research about SMA is done worldwide, resulting in the development of new therapies.

Stories

Here we share some interviews, stories and other interesting stuff for families with special experiences.

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23 November, 2023

Elevate your company's holiday gift this year – infuse it with the transformative power to make a lasting impact!

Our Normal Association, a non-profit committed to genuine inclusion for children and young people with disabilities, invites your company to…

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20 March, 2022

Families share their views on their experiences with the Swedish health care system

Families within the Our Normal network have shared their views on how they are being met by the Swedish health…

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17 July, 2019

“Sigge shows us something new everyday that he has learnt in school.”

In this article, Ida tells us about her son Sigge’s year in preschool class. It was a long process to…

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