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    • About ALS
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    • Family & Friends
  • Planning
    • Health Insurance
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    • Self Care
    • Medical Decisions
    • Care
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Newly Diagnosed Guide for ALS


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Whether you have just been diagnosed with ALS, or whether it’s been a few months, this guide will walk you through the most important things you need to know. Below you'll find the steps you can take now to get the support and resources you need—as well as additional information when you feel ready to learn more.

The Diagnosis
Early Symptoms
Diagnosis Process
Second Opinion
Coping with ALS
​Sharing the Diagnosis
Next Steps
ALS Clinics
Support Services
Health Insurance
Employment
For Veterans
Planning Ahead
Self Care
Medical Equipment

Medical Decisions
Advance Directives
Living with ALS
​For Caregivers
Learn More
Research + Clinical Trials
Approved Drugs

Alternative Treatments
ALS Resource List
​Get Involved

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Guide Collaborators

We would like to thank the following individuals for helping to review and shape the content of this guide: Dr. Richard Bedlack and Stacey Asnani, MSW, from the Duke ALS Clinic; Allison Bulat, ALS advocate and former caregiver; and Dolly Sandoval, educator and former caregiver. Read bios.
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Get Started

About ALS
​Newly Diagnosed
People with ALS
Veterans with ALS
Caregivers
ALS Professionals
Family & Friends

Planning

Health Insurance
Employment
Self-Care

Medical Decisions
Care

Advance Directives
Transportation

​Home Modifications
​Travel

Equipment

Overview
​
Braces
​Home & Daily Living
Bathroom
Mobility
Respiratory
Communication​

Resources

ALS Clinics
Support Services

Support Groups
​Research & Trials

Get Involved
Resource list
​Glossary

About

Our Story
Myna's Story
​Our Team
Newsletter
​
Testimonials
​Contact Us
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