216 Westcott Crescent
Hanwell
London
W7 1NU

Tel: 020 8578 0456 (after 6pm, Monday - Friday)

Hyperekplexia is a rare hereditary neurological disorder. Individuals with this disorder have an excessive startle reaction to sudden noise, movement or touch. There are other associated symptoms. Hyperekplexia may also be known as: startle disease, stiff baby syndrome, exaggerated startle reaction, familial startle disease. The Hyperekplexia Contact Group is a small group of families with affected children. The Group has the following aims.

• Provide a listening ear to other families.
• Raise awareness of hyperekplexia.
• Educate professionals.
• Keep up to date with current information and research into hyperekplexia.

The group produces a leaflet describing its activities and the condition itself. It also has copies of some clinical information. Please send a stamped addressed envelope when requesting information.