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Glossary

1. ADD

Attention Deficit Disorder

2. ADHD

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

3. Aicardi Syndrome

A rare genetic disorder identified by the French Neurologist, Dr. Jean Aicardi in 1965. Aicardi Syndrome only affects females, and is usually diagnosed before five months of age. The number of identified cases worldwide is estimated at 300 - 500.

4. CF

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of your mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. (Source: National Institutes of Health, http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/)

5. Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of your mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. (Source: National Institutes of Health, http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/)

6. Orphan Disease

A rare or "orphan" disease affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. (Source: NORD - National Organization for Rare Disorders (http://www.rarediseases.org/)

7. SID

Sensory Integration Disorder

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