You might know of dementia as mainly affecting older Australians, but in rare cases, it also affects children. The impact is the same: a loss of memory and a slowing of the brain.

Families say childhood dementia is underfunded and under researched, and they want greater public awareness to help improve their children's lives. Jason Om reports.

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