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CACNA1AEUROPEAN ASSOCIATION

For families

If your child or someone in your family has just been diagnosed, this page is for you. Take a breath. Let's go one step at a time.

Understand the diagnosis

Ask for the genetic report in writing and for a genetic counselling appointment. Write down the exact variant: it will help you find information and research.

Build a team

Neurology, rehabilitation, speech therapy, physiotherapy and psychological support. A coordinated team makes a difference.

Look after yourselves

Caring takes energy. Ask for help, share the load and don't forget your own wellbeing.

Connect

Talking to families who have lived the same thing helps a lot. That's why we exist.

Questions to take to your medical team

  1. 1What does our specific variant mean? Is it known in other people?
  2. 2What symptoms should we watch for, and what do we do if they appear?
  3. 3Which therapies do you recommend, and how often?
  4. 4Is there any medicine that could help with episodes or seizures?
  5. 5Should other family members have a genetic test?
  6. 6Are there studies or registries we can join?
Resources

Join the family network

Tell us a little about you. We will write back personally, and we will never share your data outside the association.

For example R192Q. Only shared within the association and never published.