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Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) is a rare progressive neurodegenerative disease which is similar to ALS. However, ALS and PLS are not the same thing. Unlike ALS, PLS only affects the upper motor neurons. ALS affects both the upper and lower motor neurons.

Kennedy’s Disease is a rare genetic disease with symptoms that are similar to ALS. It is also called spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy.

Receiving a diagnosis of ALS can be overwhelming. You may experience many different emotions, and you may feel the need to learn more about how this complex disease will affect you.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy can sometimes be confused as the characteristics and symptoms of these diseases can overlap. People living with ALS, MS, and MD often require the same kinds of wheelchairs and assistive devices. However, ALS, MS, and MD are separate and distinct diseases.

Bulbar ALS is a subtype of ALS that destroys motor neurons in the corticobulbar area of the brain and brainstem. This area controls muscles in the face, head, and neck including the jaw, lips, throat, and tongue.

ALS is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

ALS Canada’s work is empowered by community. Discover how, in 2023, our work within the ALS community helped people affected by the disease feel empowered and informed to make decisions and engage in advocacy efforts.

Walk, ride, or pull – no challenge is too big when it comes to supporting a world free of ALS

ALS Canada’s work is empowered by community. Discover how, in 2023, our collaboration with clinicians and investments in research aims to enhance care and the potential for future treatments.

ALS Awareness Month is drawing to a close, but our efforts to create a future without ALS continue year-round. Driven by the ALS community, we look to create connection and impact, sharing the progress towards our mission along the way.

Every day, more than 3,000 people and families throughout Ontario and Canada live with the realities of ALS, a devastating disease that takes away dreams, abilities, and lives. But for all ALS takes, it cannot take away our shared desire for a future without this disease.