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All ABOUT AMC: Learning Together is a fun and easy-to-read information packet designed especially for children, families, and classmates who want to better understand Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC). Inside, you’ll find simple explanations, illustrations, and interactive pages that answer common questions like what AMC is, how to say it, and what it looks like in everyday life. You’ll also discover the unique strengths and possibilities of kids with AMC, plus a page to personalize with your own story. This packet is all about learning together and celebrating what makes each AMCer unique.
Arthrogryposis
→ Curved Joints️
Multiplex
→ Multiple
Congenita
→ Born with it
For short: AMC 💙
“AMC affects 1 in 3,000 people… That means 1 in 3,000 people were born awesome!”
Ar → “ARGHHH” like a pirate
Thro → “Throw a ball”
Gry → Rhymes with “Pie”
Po → Rhymes with “Poe” (like Edgar Allan Poe)
Sis → Short for “Sister”
“Now you can say it like a pro!”
“There are more than 520 different types of AMC!”
These pages explain what classmates might notice and how AMC affects day-to-day activities:
Many kids with AMC have surgeries, casting, or therapy:
“Every AMCer is unique, and each one has different strengths, needs, and abilities!”
“The sky’s the limit!”
Tips for classmates:
“We’re all unique and that’s what makes us awesome!”
