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Find the support you are looking for, and learn more about metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) and how it can be treated

Find the support you are looking for, and learn more about metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) and how it can be treated

There is a community of people living with MLD and a network of doctors, caregivers, and specialists to support you

Support organizations are here to help during the difficult journey of caring for yourself or a child affected by MLD. Resources such as family support groups, awareness events, literature on the disease, doctor contact information, support for siblings, and more are available.

Learn more about a treatment option or locate a treatment center
Learn more about a treatment option or locate a treatment center

A mother’s MLD journey

Hear directly from one mother about her and her family’s experience with MLD, from noticing the first signs and symptoms, to getting an accurate diagnosis and how MLD has affected her family, as well as her thoughts for other families.

Initial Signs and Symptoms
Initial Signs and Symptoms

Afterwards, hear about the dangers of a missed or delayed diagnosis by clicking the Next Video button below.

Afterwards, hear about the dangers of a missed or delayed diagnosis by clicking the Next Video button or the video icon on the right.

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The Dangers of a Missed or Delayed Diagnosis
The Dangers of a Missed or Delayed Diagnosis

Afterwards, hear about the importance of genetic testing in MLD by clicking the Next Video button below.

Afterwards, hear about the importance of genetic testing in MLD by clicking the Next Video button or the video icon on the right.

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MLD Is a Rare Genetic Disease
MLD Is a Rare Genetic Disease

Afterwards, hear how one mother came to terms with her daughter’s MLD diagnosis by clicking the Next Video button below.

Afterwards, hear how one mother came to terms with her daughter’s MLD diagnosis by clicking the Next Video button or the video icon on the right.

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Coming to Terms With MLD
Coming to Terms With MLD

Afterwards, hear one mother share the impact MLD has had on her daughter by clicking the Next Video button below.

Afterwards, hear one mother share the impact MLD has had on her daughter by clicking the Next Video button or the video icon on the right.

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Impact of MLD on a Child
Impact of MLD on a Child

Afterwards, hear one mother describe the impact MLD had on her family by clicking the Next Video button below.

Afterwards, hear one mother describe the impact MLD had on her family by clicking the Next Video button or the video icon on the right.

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Impact of MLD on the Whole Family
Impact of MLD on the Whole Family

Afterwards, hear why early diagnosis is crucial by clicking the Next Video button below.

Afterwards, hear why early diagnosis is crucial by clicking the Next Video button or the video icon on the right.

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Early Diagnosis Is Crucial
Early Diagnosis Is Crucial

Afterwards, hear what one mother wants to share with other families living with MLD by clicking the Next Video button below.

Afterwards, hear what one mother wants to share with other families living with MLD by clicking the Next Video button or the video icon on the right.

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For Families Living With MLD
For Families Living With MLD

Afterwards, learn more about a treatment that may be able to help.

Treatment Option
Initial Signs and Symptoms
Initial Signs and Symptoms
The Dangers of a Missed or Delayed Diagnosis
The Dangers of a Missed or Delayed Diagnosis
MLD Is a Rare Genetic Disease
MLD Is a Rare Genetic Disease
Coming to Terms With MLD
Coming to Terms With MLD
Impact of MLD on a Child
Impact of MLD on a Child
Impact of MLD on the Whole Family
Impact of MLD on the Whole Family
Early Diagnosis Is Crucial
Early Diagnosis Is Crucial
For Families Living With MLD
For Families Living With MLD
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