This research studied falls in ambulatory children and adults with CP specifically asking how often they’ve fallen, fall-related injuries experienced, circumstances around the fall, the level of fear or concern about future falls, and the extent to which they do or don’t avoid certain activities due to their concern about falling. This study sets a strong foundation for future fall research, quantifying the breadth and depth of the problem across a large spectrum of age and walking ability.

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

As a mother and a pediatrician, I’ve both felt the strain of pandemic parenting directly and indirectly. I’ve made decisions about my own family and sending our kids to daycare and school, and I’ve stayed up worrying about how parents are supposed to make these difficult choices with so little support.

This fact sheet is a sexual and reproductive health guideline for providers treating 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