It’s SMART to think about what you might want to discuss at your next doctor’s appointment. Here are some suggestions
An international study recently published in the journal Nature Genetics has provided the first firm evidence that for a substantial number of people, their cerebral palsy (CP) may be caused by a genetic mutation, or mis-spelling in the body’s DNA blueprint.
"In addition to commonly associated environmental factors, genomic factors may cause cerebral palsy. We performed whole-exome sequencing of 250 parent–offspring trios, and observed enrichment of damaging de novo mutations in cerebral palsy cases."
This fact sheet is a sexual and reproductive health guideline for providers treating young women with cerebral palsy.
When you use alternate means of communication it can be really frustrating to go out in community. It is hard to know whether people are understanding you and whether they will take the time to listen. A lot of times it's hard for people to admit that they're not always comfortable with a device or a wheelchair or person who does things differently. So the more we can expose and educate people the better off we all will be. When we talk about acceptance, we're not just talking about people in society accepting people with disabilities. We're also talking about people with disabilities who are using alternate means of communication and how difficult it is for them to be out in the community.
When it comes to preparing your child for Botulinum Toxin injections, the first most important thing to remember is to know your child.
It's really essential to understand how brain function works to really tap into how learners learn.
It’s SMART to think about what you might want to discuss at your next doctor’s appointment. Here are some suggestions
It's really essential to understand how brain function works to really tap into how learners learn.