Consensus Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases

Wassenberg, T., & Molero-Luis, M. (2017).

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 12(12), 1-21.

This is a guideline providing diagnosis and treatment of individuals with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCD).

International Working Group on Neurotransmitter Related Disorders (iNTD)






A multidisciplinary team consisting of a rehabilitation physician and allied health professionals, including a speech-language pathologist, is essential in the care for aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCD) patients (Good Practice Point).