Patient Resources

Guide to Understanding CCDS Brochure

This brochure gives AGAT, GAMT, and CTD symptom and diagnosis information. It is designed for caregivers, diagnosing physicians, and others seeking a better understanding of Cerebral Creatine Deficiency Syndromes.
Guide to Understanding CCDS Brochure PDF

Patient Registry Brochure

This brochure explains the benefits of joining the patient registry and how to get started. It is meant for CCDS caregivers.
Patient Registry Brochure PDF

Outreach Brochure

This brochure provides an overview of the mission of ACD. It is a great educational piece for fundraising and building awareness.
Outreach Brochure PDF

*For hard copies of our brochures, email info@creatineinfo.org.

JoMar Labs Amino Acid Discount

JoMar Labs offers a significant discount to CCDS families for supplements including creatine and l-ornithine-HCL. To set up an account and verify that you are an “ACD family” with a child with a CCDS, call JoMar at 1-800-538-4545.
JoMarLabs.com

Compounding Formulas

The following are provided by a pharmacy that has been compounding L-Ornithine and Sodium Benzoate for many years. Please do not attempt to do this at home. Ask your child’s prescribing physician to approve these instructions and then take them to a qualified compounding pharmacy. Due to added ingredients, your compounding pharmacy and physician will need to agree upon the correct dosage for your child to reach their required treatment dosage.
Sodium Benzoate Compounding Instructions
L-Ornithine HCL Compounding Instructions

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Programs

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free.
www.pparx.org

*Treatment should be followed under the care of a qualified physician. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or self-treat a creatine deficiency. Treatment plan changes should be made under the supervision of a physician.

AAP’s State Specific Fact Sheets on Medicaid and CHIP

AAP.org

U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy

www.dol.gov

Social Security Disability Benefits

The Social Security Administrations provides benefits through two programs: the Social Security disability insurance program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Learn more about these programs including eligibility, how to apply, and how to appeal a claim denial.
www.ssa.gov

Medicaid and Medicare

All about medicaid and medicare from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.
www.cms.gov

Benefits.Gov

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs.
www.benefits.gov

Insure Kids Now, US Department of Health and Human Services

Free or low-cost health insurance in each state for low income families.
www.insurekidsnow.gov

Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities Network

Each state has a federally mandated protection and advocacy agency that safeguards and advances the civil and human rights of people with disabilities. Agencies provide information and referral, investigate complaints of rights violations, and work to resolve complaints through mediation, dispute resolution, and litigation.

Lanterman Regional Center Conservatorship

A PDF booklet (CA) of information regarding conservatorship. Please see each state’s for legal conservatorships and legal filing.
www.lanterman.org

Patient Advocate Foundation

Serves as a liaison between patients and their insurers, employers, and/or creditors to resolve insurance, debt crisis, and/or job retention matters related to their diagnosis.
www.patientadvocate.org

Family Voices

A national network of state-based programs aimed at achieving family-centered care for children and young adults with disabilities and health care needs. Provides families with the tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a trusted resource on health care.
www.familyvoices.org

The Exceptional Parent

A magazine that provides information, support, ideas, encouragement, and outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities and the professionals who work with them.
www.eparent.com

Kids Quest

Created by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention- a government agency. Helps kids learn about various disabilities and health.
www.cdc.gov

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)

Federal information source for disabilities, special education laws, No Child Left Behind, educational practices, IEP resources, and state resources.
www.parentcenterhub.org

Wrightslaw

Reliable information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
www.wrightslaw.com

The IEP Process Explained – Special Education Guide

A guide to individualized education programs for teachers and parents. Learn about the IEP process, including IEP meetings, goals, and accommodations.
www.specialeducationguide.com

Easter Seals

Provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and support to their families. Includes adult services, childcare, and medical help for those who qualify.
www.easterseals.com

Epilepsy Foundation

Works with children and adults affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy, and service.
www.epilepsy.com

The ARC

World’s largest community-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Works to include all children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in every community.
www.thearc.org

We Move/Life in Motion

A comprehensive resource for movement disorder information and movement disorder activities.
www.wemove.org

Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions and Children with Disabilities

Information from the TSA about the screening and security process for air travelers with disabilities, or call 1-855-787-2227.
www.tsa.gov

Hope, Inc.

Provides recreational opportunities for children who are physically or mentally challenged, and their families.
www.hopeinc.org

National Sports Center for the Disabled

Outdoor sports and therapeutic recreation programs that positively impact the lives of people with physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
nscd.org

Wilderness Inquiry

Providing outdoor adventures for people of all ages and abilities.
www.wildernessinquiry.org

Adaptive Access

Resources for products and services for people with disabilities.
www.adaptiveaccess.com

Adaptive Mall

www.adaptivemall.com

Special Needs Toys

Includes sensory stimulation products, adaptive swing sets, games, and multi-sensory environments.
www.specialneedstoys.com

Speech and Language

Kid friendly apps for your Apple iPad.
www.friendshipcircle.org

TACA

The Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) goal is to provide education, support, and information to parents to help their children diagnosed with autism be the best they can be, with the hope of recovery.
www.tacanow.org