Spinocerebellar Atrophy

My brother was dignosed with Spinocerebellar Atrophy Type 8.  His symptoms are very simerlar to ALS.  He takes speach therapy and has had some falls and we are concerned about his swallowing.  His son has also been diagnosed with this desease.  My brother didn't know he had it until he was late 20's early 30's.  He son is only 16.  I was under the impression that it didn't appear until later in life.  I don't know what I'm asking just wondering if there will be any hope for him?


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