Adrenomyeloneuropathy Disability Rating Scale (ALD-DRS)

The disability experienced by a patient with adrenoleukodystrophy can be assessed using the adrenoleukodystrophy disability rating scale (ALD-DRS).

Parameters:

(1) learning and cognitive ability

(2) sensory problems

(3) neurological (including coordination)

(4) assistance required

The first 3 items are graded as:

(1) none

(2) mild

(3) moderate

(4) severe

Maximal Grade	Assistance Required	Disability Level
none	none	0
mild	none	I
moderate	few areas	II
severe	most areas	III
loss of cognitive ability with disorientation	constant in all areas	IV

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Adrenoleukodystrophy Disability Rating Scale (ALD-DRS)