In this Article

• Introduction to spina bifida
• What is spina bifida?
• What are the different types of spina bifida?
• What causes spina bifida?
• What are the signs and symptoms of spina bifida?
• What are the complications of spina bifida?
• How is spina bifida diagnosed?
• How is spina bifida treated?
• Can spina bifida be prevented?
• What is the prognosis for spina bifida?
• What research is being done on spina bifida?
• Where can I get more information?
• Spina Bifida and Anencephaly Glossary
• Spina Bifida and Anencephaly Index

Where can I get more information?

For more information on neurological disorders or research programs funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, contact the Institute's Brain Resources and Information Network (BRAIN) at:

BRAIN
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
(800) 352-9424
http://www.ninds.nih.gov

Information also is available from the following organizations:

Disabled Sports USA
451 Hungerford Drive
Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
dsusa@dsusa.org
http://www.dsusa.org
Tel: 301-217-0960
Fax: 301-217-0968

March of Dimes Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
askus@marchofdimes.com
http://www.marchofdimes.com
Tel: 914-428-7100 888-MODIMES (663-4637)
Fax: 914-428-8203

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013-1492
nichcy@aed.org
http://www.nichcy.org
Tel: 800-695-0285
Fax: 202-884-8441

Spina Bifida Association of America
4590 MacArthur Blvd. NW
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20007-4266
sbaa@sbaa.org
http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org
Tel: 202-944-3285 800-621-3141
Fax: 202-944-3295

SOURCE: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

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