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Daily Chat
Your personal news / announcements / prayer requests / etc. The Daily Chat area does not require forum registration to post messages.
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Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:45 am breems  |
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New Discussions
If you would like to begin discussion on a new topic, please go ahead here! Please check our existing forum topics first - but we know our existing forums cover only a few of the many topics relevant to SMA. We will try to organize new discussions into new or existing forums.
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Chapter News and FSMA Event Announcements
FSMA Chapters and Chapter representatives may announce events, meetings, etc. here.
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:00 pm Leahsmom  |
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Announcements and Instructions
Read this before posting anywhere - user instructions and guides, questions and answers about how the forums work
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Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:29 pm mir4mad  |
| Living with SMA |
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Personal Stories
Personal stories and photos. You may begin a topic here to introduce yourself and tell your story. Please use the name as the topic. Please don't post questions here - put them in the appropriate forum or start a new discussion.
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Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:39 pm Sarah Therese  |
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Adults with SMA
Questions and answers to and from adults with SMA
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Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:50 pm mawlis  |
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Recreation
Play, travel, sports - ideas, stories and questions
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Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:39 pm Kimberley  |
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Parenting Issues
Family relationships, friends for your child, guiding a child with SMA
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Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:14 am bjmirabile  |
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Loving Memories Forum
Please feel free to begin a topic with the name of your child or loved one. Share your grief, memories, comfort and photos. (For more private grief discussion, see "Grieving Parents Private Forum" below.)
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:41 pm bettylou  |
| Medical Issues Category |
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PGD Discussion Forum
Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis, CVS, Amniocentesis, Pre-Implantation GD, IVF and related topics
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Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:59 pm zachary  |
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Genetics and Diagnosis
SMA genetics, being diagnosed with SMA and carrier testing.
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Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:35 am samsmom  |
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Diet and Nutrition Forum
Questions and input from SMA parents and people with SMA on this issue. Also includes digestion, constipation, potty training, etc.
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Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:07 pm sydsmom  |
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Physical and Occupational Therapy Forum
Questions and stories from SMA parents and people with SMA. Also includes Speech Therapy.
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Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:18 pm Sarah Therese  |
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Respiratory Care Forum
Questions and input from SMA parents and people with SMA on respiratory care; also information about BiPAP, In-Exsufflator, Cough Assist, Vents, Trachs and more
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Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:04 am Mitch  |
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Scoliosis Forum
Dealing with the back and spine
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Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:38 pm katman  |
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Surgery and Hospitalization Forum
Questions and stories from SMA parents and people with SMA about undergoing surgery and dealing with hospitalizations
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Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:11 pm patie80  |
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Palliative Care - Public Forum
For public discussion of Palliative Care. To discuss palliative care privately, please see Palliative Care Private Issues Forum.
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Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:44 am holeta  |
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Other Medical Issues Forum
Ask other questions here - the most used toics will be moved up to Forum status
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Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:27 am jana gundy  |
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Computers / Assistive Technology Forum
Computer control devices, software, hardware
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Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:07 am jana gundy  |
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Equipment Exchange Forum
Offer items (for example, wheelchairs, vans, medical supplies) for sale or to give away here, or ask for items.
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Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:41 am markurbanski  |
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Home Renovations Forum
Ideas and questions about adapting your home or other location
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Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:17 pm MaryB  |
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Standers and Leg Bracing Forum
Standers, wheeled standers, RGOs, KAFOs, AFOs and other bracing systems for the hips, legs and feet
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Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:59 pm cgarrist  |
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Vehicles and Modifications Forum
Buying a van, lifts, tie-downs, car seats and anything else related to transporting wheelchairs and people with SMA
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Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:44 pm Max's Mommy  |
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Wheelchairs Forum
Power and manual wheelchairs - how to choose and care for them
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:42 pm codeforcible  |
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Other Equipment Issues Forum
Anything not mentioned above
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Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:32 pm samsmom  |
| Education / Insurance / Employment etc Category |
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Insurance and Government Support Forum
Advice on getting coverage, help, funding, etc.
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Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:21 am dectispainting  |
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General Education Forum
Dealing with schools, IEPs, preschool and early learning
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Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:09 pm subur-ba-knight  |
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College and University Forum
Access, scholarships and any other issues
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Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:02 pm reneedavis4  |
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Employment Forum
Finding a job; work-related disability issues
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Sat Oct 27, 2007 10:06 pm Hann  |
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Palliative Care Issues Private Forum
Access to this forum is strictly controlled for the privacy of those using it. To request entrance, click Usergroups at the top of this page, then View Information, then Join Group. To discuss Palliative Care publicly, please look under Medical Issues.
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Grieving Parents Private Forum
This forum is only open to parents who have lost a child to SMA. To request entrance, click Usergroups at the top of this page, then View Information, then Join Group. To share grief issues publicly, please post in the Loving Memories Forum.
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Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:33 pm grantsdad  |
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Canada
For Canadians to share regional concerns and issues
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:30 pm bettylou  |
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Down Under
Australia, New Zealand and area
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Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:12 pm Phoebe  |
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Other countries
Start topics by country or region here
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Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:21 am hmm  |
| Potpourri |
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Miscellaneous
Topics and posts that don't fit well anywhere else
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Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:09 pm bettylou  |