The shifting perspectives we’ve experienced with AADC deficiency

The shifting perspectives we’ve experienced with AADC deficiency

When our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was diagnosed with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, our world changed instantly. Like many parents receiving this life-altering news, my wife, Judy, and I were overwhelmed with questions, fears, and an urgent need for connection. We immediately sought out other families living with the same condition, but because AADC deficiency is so rare, these families were scattered across the world. Throug…