Key Assessment Guide for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
- Those who present neonatally often have significant respiratory and bulbar weakness which requires assessment.
- Assessments which capture motor achievements can be useful such as AIMS or the CHOP-INTEND
- A referral to speech and language therapy can be important for a swallowing and feeding assessment.
- Orthopaedic input may be needed for the presence of talipes.
