Learn About SMA

SMA is a disease that robs people of physical strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, taking away the ability to walk, eat, or breathe. It is the number one genetic cause of death for infants.

About SMA

Find basic information about SMA, including the four types of SMA. READ MORE

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Causes & Diagnosis

Learn more about the genetics of SMA, how it is diagnosed, and what you need to know if you are a genetic carrier. READ MORE

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What Diagnosis Means

What happens after SMA is diagnosed? Get answers to this and other frequently asked questions, learn about the support and resources we offer for those who are newly diagnosed, and check out our glossary of commonly used terms. READ MORE

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