ALS
ALS stands for
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Most people who have ALS are females
What is false
Excessive exercise is best for people with ALS
What is false
VBS stands for
Voice Banking Systems
Most common of all ALS cases
What is Sporadic ALS
Type of ALS that is hereditary
What is Familial
Early Stage Symptoms of ALS
What is stumbling, muscle cramping, difficulty grabbing objects
BCI stands for
Brain Computer Interface
Two types of ALS
What is Sporadic and Familial
ALS is commonly found in people over the age of
What is 40
Types of Physical Therapy for ALS
What is Balancing, strengthening, flexibility, and aerobics
SGD stands for
Speech Generating Devices
The cause of ALS
What is Unknown
About 60% of people with ALS are
What is male
Overtime ALS can cause
What is muscle twitching, trouble using fingers and hands, problems eating, speaking and breathing..etc
ACC stands for
Appropriate Augmentative and Alternative Communication
ALS is also known as
What is Lou Gehrig's Disease
Three environmental risk factors for ALS
What is Chemical Exposure, Smoking and Trauma
The brain and spinal cord nerve cells are affected.
As motor neurons die, the brain loses its ability to control muscle movement.
What is a neuro degenerative disease (ALS)
Devices that use eye movement to select letters and words
What is Eye Gaze Control Systems