If I have one recommendation for anyone whose child has just been diagnosed with VWM,
it is to join the face book page: VWM/CACH Family Forum It has the best up to date information
and you are able to talk with other VWM families around the world.
VU University Medical Centre Amsterdam – Professor Marjo van der Knaap
Chidren and VWM..Elroy-Stein Lab – Professor Orna Elroy-Stein
ElroyStein..The Vanishing White Matter Foundation
VWM Foundation..Wikipedia
VWM Article..Genetics Home Reference – U.S. National Library of Medicine
Library of Medicine - VWM..The Myelin Project
Myelin Project..Australian Leukodystrophy Support Group
ALDS Website..United Leukodystrophy Foundation
Foundation Website..European Leukodystrophies Association
ELA Website..Orphanet – the portal for rare diseases and orphan drugs
Orpha Website..Comfy Caps (Chloe’s special soft cap she wears)
Comfy Caps Website..Helpful Australian Websites for equipment that we have used:
- TAD - Website.. (Chloe’s toilet stand/surround)
- PME - Website.. (Chloe’s Pushchair, manual wheelchair, bath seat)
- FREEDOM MOTORS - Website.. (wheelchair conversion for car)
- Scope Access - Website.. (home modifications &s; accessibility assessment)
Interchange - Website.. (provides support for families and play sessions for children with special needs)
Catholic Care - Website.. (for children with siblings with special needs club)