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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function. Pronounced (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis), it is also known as this disease causes the nerve cells to break down, which reduces functionality in the muscles they supply. The cause is unknown.
Please contact the organization associated with your ALS care and treatment.
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Spanish ALS Resources:
The ALS Association has a Living With ALS Resource Guides that are available in Spanish.
Kidshealth.org has a has Spanish language ALS resource sheet.
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Henry B. Betts LIFE Center – (312) 238-5433
