I've made two new friends who are dealing with Muscular Distrophy and Retts. Here are two encouraging articles on research for these disorders.

"Speak Up For Those
Who Cannot Speak For Themselves"
      ~Proverbs 31:08

 

-Special Needs Matter-

MDA/ALS (Muscular Distrophy Association/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Article:  Neuralstem Phase 1 Stem Cell Trial Shows Safety, Possible Efficacy
Transplantation of stem cells into the spinal cords of 12 people with ALS has proven safe and well-tolerated, with no long-term complications.

http://alsn.mda.org/news/neuralstem-phase-1-stem-cell-trial-shows-safety-possible-efficacy

International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF)
Article: Developmental Disease is Re-created in an Adult Model

http://www.rettsyndrome.org/content/view/809/976/