10 Muscular Dystrophy Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Learning Disabilities
Patients with muscular dystrophy often have impairments in brain functions which is why it becomes difficult for them to learn in the same manner as healthy counterparts. Studies show that boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy display distinct cognitive profiles and exhibit neurobehavioral comorbidities including ADHD, autism, and OCD.
Also, boys with this type of muscular dystrophy can have lower IQ compared to controls due to about 30% of cognitive impairment they have. Children with muscular dystrophy also find it difficult to read, master academic material, experience memory problems, dyslexia, and other issues that don’t allow them to learn at the same pace as other kids.
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