Hi @allison5! I finally had time to sit down with the article that you sent! I’m like you- this was a new diagnostic category for me… so I’ve been on a huge learning curve!!
I thought the overall takeaway from you article was really helpful- that these kids are still participating in the same types of activities as their typically developing peers. Then to help these kids participate as fully as possible, it supports the need for personalized and strength-based care, which puts emphasis on involving the children’s perspective in care. Thank you for the read!!!
Your article also reminded me that I forgot to link our other discussion of a specific mitochondrial disorder (MELAS Syndrome.) I’m dropping it here, just in case anyone wants to dive deeper into what a specific mitochondrial defect diagnosis may look like: