Huntington's Disease is a rare hereditary disorder. It is characterized by irregular movements of the body, slurred speech, and the deterioration of mental functioning. Symptoms of the individual include alternating periods of excitement and depression. It is caused by a buildup of neurotransmitter fluids, which can cause schizophrenia. The first symptoms of the disease usually appear between the ages of 35 and 45, but much earlier and later occurrences are also known.         Since this disease occurs later …showed first 75 words of 303 total…

…showed last 75 words of 303 total…have a steady income of $52,000 and are insured through our employers. Our counselor said that it was souly our decision to whether or not we wanted to have a child, but he warned us that the child could have a 50% chance of having the disease. However, he did point out that we were quite young to even be worried about starting a family. We have decided to have children, but possibly at a later time.