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May 24, 2023

Supported Stepping, what does the research say?

This comprehensive review of the research evidence surrounding supportive stepping for individuals, GMFCS IV and V, provides helpful information for families to make practical decisions about for whom, when, and how long to use a supported stepping device (also known as gait trainers).

May 24, 2023

Supported Standing, what does the research say?

This comprehensive review of the research evidence surrounding supportive standing for individuals, GMFCS IV and V, provides helpful information for families to make practical decisions about for whom, when, and how long to use a standing device.

March 2, 2022

Understanding pain evaluation in cerebral palsy

Pain in people with cerebral palsy is very common, and probably not evaluated frequently enough.

Representation of person using crutches with red circles radiating around their shoulders representing pain

March 2, 2022

Pain Assessment Toolbox for Kids with Disabilities

A lot of people with cerebral palsy will experience pain over the course of their life. Through better assessment we can provide better interventions, which will lead to a better quality of life.

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.

Representation of three friends with arms around each others shoulders

July 1, 2020

What to Know During your OB/GYN Appointment

For women with Cerebral Palsy, self-advocacy is probably the most important part, but it's also probably the hardest part because most of those doctors have not encountered women with disabilities. You really have to tell them what you need and tell them what to expect.

A screenshot from the YouTube video, "What to know during your appointment"

July 1, 2020

What to Know Before your OB/GYN Appointment

When scheduling and preparing for an OB/GYN appointment, women with Cerebral Palsy have additional challenges to consider and address when both scheduling the appointment and once they go their appointment.

A screenshot from the YouTube video, "What to know before your appointment"

July 1, 2020

Tips For Having a Successful OB/GYN Appointment

For women with Cerebral Palsy, finding a new OB/GYN can be difficult for a variety of reasons: accessibility (both to the building and in the exam rooms), staffing and supports for additional physical needs and more.

A screenshot from the YouTube video, "Tips"

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 Your OB/GYN Appointment Brochure

5 things for women with Cerebral Palsy to consider when preparing for their OB/GYN appointment

An image of three cartoon people on a pink background

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

Spine Development & Treatment

The spine is made up of many individual bones called vertebrae joined together by muscles and ligaments. Flat, soft discs separate and cushion the vertebrae from rubbing against each other. Because the vertebrae are separate, the spine is flexible and can bend. Together the vertebrae, discs, muscles, and ligaments make up the vertebral column or spine.

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