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.
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
Afterwards, hear about the dangers of a missed or delayed diagnosis by clicking the appropriate video icon below.
The Dangers of a Missed or Delayed Diagnosis
Afterwards, hear about the importance of genetic testing in MLD by clicking the appropriate video icon below.
MLD Is a Rare Genetic Disease
Afterwards, hear how one mother came to terms with her daughter’s MLD diagnosis by clicking the appropriate video icon below.
Coming to Terms With MLD
Afterwards, hear one mother share the impact MLD has had on her daughter by clicking the appropriate video icon below.
Impact of MLD on a Child
Afterwards, hear one mother describe the impact MLD had on her family by clicking the appropriate video icon below.
Impact of MLD on the Whole Family
Afterwards, hear why early diagnosis is crucial by clicking the appropriate video icon below.
Early Diagnosis Is Crucial
Afterwards, hear what one mother wants to share with other families living with MLD by clicking the appropriate video icon below.
For Families Living With MLD
Afterwards, learn more about a treatment that may be able to help.
Related Videos
Initial Signs and Symptoms
The Dangers of a Missed
or Delayed Diagnosis
MLD Is a Rare Genetic Disease
Coming to Terms With MLD
Impact of MLD on a Child
Impact of MLD on the Whole Family
Early Diagnosis
Is Crucial
For Families
Living With MLD