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Learning Among Children with Spina Bifida The incidence of Spina bifida in most areas appears to be decreasing in recent years. Emphasis on medical advances has been maintained with the advent of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), bladder augmentation, new orthotics, shunt materials, etc. Still the children, adolescents, and young adults with spina bifida are often struggling to find their way toward substantive education, gainful employment, and autonomy in daily living. (Added: Sun Aug 26 2001) Orthopedically Impaired Message Board (Added: Sat May 04 2002)