Sclerosis

• Encyclopedia.com: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Brief article explains what it is, how it affects the body, known causes, and research into treatment. Includes links to additional information.
• Kids Health: Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a disease that damages the nerves. Talks about what it is like living with the disease and quotes Stephen Hawking who has lived with the disease for many years.
• What Is ALS? for KIDS [ Kids ] - Follow Moe Nuro to learn what the disease is and why it is sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease.