Special Needs – Sturge Weber Syndrome

Special Needs Guide

Sturge Weber Syndrome: Sturge-Weber Syndrome (encephelotrigeminal angiomatosis) is a congenital, non-familial disorder of unknown incidence and cause. It is characterized by a congenital facial birthmark and neurological abnormalities. Other symptoms associated with Sturge-Weber can include eye and internal organ irregularities. Each case of Sturge-Weber Syndrome is unique and exhibits the characterizing findings to varying degrees.

Sturge-Weber Foundation[1]

 

Links for this Special Need:

http://www.sturge-weber.org/medical-matters/sturge-weber-syndrome.html

http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/s/sturge-weber-syndrome/

 

Stories or Blogs from Families who have Parented a Child with Sturge Weber Syndrome:

http://www.nohandsbutours.com/category/sturge-weber-syndrome/

http://kaijinsbigsis.blogspot.com/

http://fireworksandfireflies.blogspot.com/

 

[1] http://www.sturge-weber.org/