How possible is it that a cure will be found for Hereditary Deafness?

Scientist are currently working on a cure for this genetic disorder. As of right now only devices are aiding the disease.

http://www.hearinglossweb.com/Medical/cures/cures.htm

What are some Organizations that can help a family cope with a child's disorder?

•  http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEC/ CC/counseling_background.php
•  http://www.chromodisorder.org/CDO/ (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/geneticdisorders.html)
• http://www.geneticalliance.org/ (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/geneticdisorders.html)
• http://www.genome.gov/ (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/geneticdisorders.html

• http://www.nichd.nih.gov/ (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/geneticdisorders.html)

The website listed in parenthesis is where I got the links for the organizations. 

 

What is everyday life like with Hereditary Deafness? What is the Quality of life?

People with Hereditary Deafness live relatively normal lives. Sign language and hearing devices play a big roll in their lives. Since there hearing is limited, their other senses are heightened.

How can Hereditary Deafness be treated?

Treatment requires a team of trained specialist that determine what the best devices help with hearing loss.


http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1434/

What is the life expectancy of someone with Hereditary Deafness?

People with Hereditary Deafness have relatively normal life expectancies.

What are the Physical symptoms of Hereditary Deafness?

Hearing lose is the only symptom of Hereditary Deafness.

http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/h/hereditary_hearing_loss/symptoms.htm

How is Hereditary Deafness diagnosed?

Physiological Test can be ran at any age to determine if the disease is prominent or



not.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1434/