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Hi. My daughter is 33 months old.She has mutation in gene CACNA1A. She is ataxic&cannot walk independently.Anyone here in similar situation?

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Mother to a child diagnosed with a genetic mutation causing Episodic Ataxia, seeking information!

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🤔 Try this Facebook group..

‘Parents of children with ataxia’ (also known as POKA - parents of kids with ataxia).

Also on Facebook..

‘Episodic Ataxia Support Group’

These groups are usually set to private, you’ll need to join to ask questions.

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