4 DMD Factors Contributing to Meltdowns: #3 & #4 - Chronic Stress & Steroids

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4 Reasons for DMD Meltdowns

Duchenne meltdowns are rooted in the lack of dystrophin throughout the whole body. The dystrophin missing in the brain, the weak respiratory muscles, the chronic stress and steroids all contribute to overload inside their bodies and meltdowns outside. The behaviors truly are not intentional or purposeful.

This clip is from our June 2021 webinar about Challenging Duchenne Behaviors. In it, Dr. Natalie Truba explains more details.

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To view Reason #1

To view Reason #2: Breathing

To view the entire webinar and additional clips, click here:

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About our speaker: Dr. Natalie Truba is a pediatric psychologist in the neuromuscular department of Nationwide Children's Hospital. She works very closely with DMD families.

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