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October 25, 2023

Should Everyone with CP have Genetic Testing?

In 10% to 15% of cases, there is no clear cause of CP. There is increasing recognition that genetics plays a part, but no standardized approach to genetic testing in patients with CP exists. In this study we asked the question whether both people with and without known risk factors for CP should have genetic testing.

October 27, 2021

It's OK to ask!

It’s SMART to think about what you might want to discuss at your next doctor’s appointment. Here are some suggestions

A young woman sits in front of a brick wall in a wheel chair smiling off to the right. Drawn pink squiggles surround her.

July 1, 2020

Sexual and reproductive health guideline for providers treating young women with cerebral palsy.

This fact sheet is a sexual and reproductive health guideline for providers treating young women with cerebral palsy.

July 1, 2020

Botulinum Toxin Top 10 Questions

A screenshot from the YouTube video, "Top 10 Questions"

July 1, 2020

Teen Years

As we all know, becoming a teenager means significant upheaval, not only physically, but in terms of friendships, in terms of learning, and life outlook. This is also true for adolescents with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. We know that whilst we may of spent a lot of time focusing on their physical abilities and other difficulties it is not the only part of their life.

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July 1, 2020

CP: The Early Years

Around the age of six all children are going off to school. Children move from explorative play, which is fairly informal to a much more formal day. That can be a lengthy day and it's quite structured. There are a lot of challenges faced by children with cerebral palsy throughout the school year.

A screenshot from the YouTube video, "The Early Years"

July 1, 2020

Preparing for Botulinum Toxin Injections

When it comes to preparing your child for Botulinum Toxin injections, the first most important thing to remember is to know your child.

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July 1, 2020

A sexual and reproductive health guideline for young women with cerebral palsy

It’s SMART to think about what you might want to discuss at your next doctor’s appointment. Here are some suggestions

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July 1, 2020

Muscle Development & Early Intervention

Cerebral palsy is an injury to the brain, but what we find is that it has a lot of effects on how you use your muscles.

July 1, 2020

Muscle Tone & Early Development

When treating a child with CP, part of a pediatrician’s job is assessing and treating children with abnormal tone difficulties, as well as other muscular-skeletal problems. From around the age of two years, kids start to develop difficulties with muscle tone that can have an impact on their hip development.

Tylynn one year old, with pink birthday hat on

July 1, 2020

Tips For Getting the Right Amount of Exercise

For people with a physical disability, activity is a lifestyle. It's something that can start in physical therapy, but it really is something that has to be carried over into their everyday lives. What has happened over the years is we're understanding the importance of mobility.

Photo of Diane Damiano with words get some exercise written in pink

July 1, 2020

Key Facts - The Five E's of Early Intervention

Early interventions for CP should be based on the strongest possible scientific evidence for benefit and should have the smallest possible risk of harm. In the US, early intervention (EI) is a system of services available under the age of 3, to support infants and toddlers with developmental problems and their families as they interact with and care for their child.

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