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Last Updated: 05-Feb-2009
Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited brain disorder passed from parent to child via a defective gene. Onset usually occurs at age 35-45 years, after which people experience a steady decline over the next 20 years or so.
These Speaking from Experience video clips offer first-hand accounts from people who have experienced Huntington's Disease. It was produced in partnership with Australian Huntington's Disease Association (VIC).
Participants discuss their life before HD.
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Discovering that Huntington's Disease was in the family.
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The first signs of Huntington's Disease are discussed.
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The impact of Huntington's Disease diagnosis.
Play 3:43 min 4.3 MB
The hidden nature of Huntington's Disease.
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Issues relating to children and Huntington's Disease are discussed.
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Learning to live with the condition.
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Maintaining independence with Huntington's Disease.
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Participants share their thoughts of the future with Huntington's Disease.
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Words of wisdom and positive thoughts for those affected by Huntington's Disease.
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