Aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency can cause sudden cardiac issues, oculogyric crises, and problems with breathing and blood pressure,…
Mary Chapman
Mary graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in journalism. She began her career at United Press International, then spent a decade reporting for the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (now Bloomberg Industry Group). Mary has written extensively for The New York Times, and her work has appeared in publications such as Time, Newsweek, Fortune, and the Chicago Tribune. She’s won a Society of Professional Journalists award for outstanding reporting.
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Articles by Mary Chapman
My Child Needs a Lumbar Puncture, Now What?
If doctors suspect your child might have aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, they may order a lumbar puncture…
A photo of a bespectacled young boy, his red baseball cap slightly askew as he  enjoys time outside, will be…
Same But Different, a nonprofit U.K. group that uses art for social change, is inviting people to choose their…
Common Misdiagnoses of AADC Deficiency
Only about 100 cases of aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency are reported in scientific literature globally. This is…
The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has launched a scholarship fund in the U.S. to support individuals with rare…
About the AADC Diagnostic Testing Program
There are only about 100 reported cases of aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency globally. That’s partly because some patients…
To raise awareness of the rare disease community and celebrate the creativity of its members, the EveryLife Foundation for…
Traveling Safely With a Child Who Has AADC Deficiency
Advanced planning is important when traveling with a child who has aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. Healthcare Be sure…
What is the iNTD and Its Patient Registry?
If your child has aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, you may want to consider participating in the…