Many families affected by DTDS explore natural and holistic approaches to support comfort and quality of life. Learn about therapies, nutrition, sensory supports, and important considerations for complementary care in DTDS.

Many individuals with DTDS experience speech and communication challenges, but communication is about more than spoken words. Learn how AAC, communication supports, and inclusive practices help non-verbal individuals connect and express themselves.

Accessibility is about more than wheelchair ramps. Learn why communication access, inclusive education, healthcare accommodations, and digital accessibility matter for individuals living with DTDS and other disabilities.

During Brain Awareness Week, we highlight the important role brain donation plays in advancing research for rare neurological disorders like DTDS. Learn how this generous gift can help scientists better understand the brain and move research forward.

At the DTDS Foundation, our mission is simple yet powerful: to bring hope, support, and progress to families affected by Dopamine Transporter Deficiency Syndrome (DTDS). Because DTDS is so rare, every voice, every volunteer, and every donation has an outsized impact.

By getting involved, you help accelerate research, raise awareness, and provide essential resources to families across the globe. Here are meaningful ways you can join our mission:

Here are tips on how to explain DTDS to siblings, classmates, and teachers this back to school season.