Cerebral Palsy
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Living with cerebral palsy – Kayleigh’s story (part two)
One thing to bear in mind when researching cerebral palsy (CP) is there are many types of the condition and no two people are the same. I have met so many others with CP and while some of us may share similarities we are completely different.
Much of my condition has affected my legs, meaning I am unable to walk, though I can weight bear just enough to transfer from my wheelchair to a chair. I also have weak hands leaving me with no fine motor movement; this means buttons, zips and shoelaces are an impossible task for me. Additionally, I can only write for a short period of time before I have to take a break; you can always tell when I am getting tired because of how my handwriting…
Resources
My Doctor Said I Wouldn’t Walk. I Can.
My grandmother showed me how to surpass the expectations that the ‘medical model’ had set for me.
Netflix's Special Is A Perfectly Imperfect Portrayal Of Disability & All That Comes With It
Cerebral palsy manifests itself differently in everyone. I do not have the same dexterity issues as Ryan; he is able to walk unassisted, whereas I use forearm crutches for support. I have written dozens of stories for this publication and others, but almost none have mentioned my disability until now. There was no need to. My disability has little to no bearing on my ability to do my job — or so I’d like to think.
Cerebral Palsy Myths
Many myths about cerebral palsy (CP) persist despite enormous advocacy efforts. These myths also put undue stress on parents and other family members of children with CP.
Living with cerebral palsy – Kayleigh’s story (part one)
Kayleigh was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was 18 months old. In part one of her story, Kayleigh tells us about her premature arrival.
Being on the Cerebral Palsy Spectrum
I think most readers will have heard of and understand the Autism Spectrum, an understand that this 'condition' can vary its severity from very mild to absolutely severe. Well I would like to propose that it is time we look at Cerebral Palsy (CP) in the same way, as a spectrum.
Exercise in childhood benefits those with cerebral palsy in later life
Globally there are more than 17 million people with cerebral palsy. Two to three children out of every 1,000 born in the US have the condition. The rates of cerebral palsy are similar in South Africa. People who have cerebral palsy have complex neural and muscular dysfunction.
Explainer: what causes cerebral palsy and can it be prevented?
Facebook398 LinkedIn Print Cerebral palsy affects one in every 500 people. It refers to a range of movement-related conditions diagnosed in childhood and involving one or both sides of the body. This may cause impaired mobility, muscle stiffness or weakness and/or abnormal or uncontrolled movements. Children with cerebral palsy often have other neurological impairments such as epilepsy, visual impairment, hearing loss and intellectual disability.
Having Cerebral Palsy Means Getting Constantly Trolled by the World
Living with disability means suffering daily microaggressions. And from here on out, I'm keeping track.
How Having A Child With Cerebral Palsy Makes Our Family Stronger
Though many people would assume the added stress that comes from having a child with a neurological condition has a negative impact on our family relationships, we've found the opposite to be true. I think it's because we've our whole family sees Syona and the next generation of kiddos as an opportunity to get even closer.
Navigating Cerebral Palsy
David Sexton is a software development manager who lives in Hoboken, N.J., with his wife, their 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son. When his son was found to have cerebral palsy a few months back, he turned to writing as a way to sort out his thoughts.
Robotic exoskeletons show promise as tool to help kids with cerebral palsy walk easier
In a study published Wednesday in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers reported that the exoskeletons helped most participants straighten their legs as they walked, alleviating the permanent knee bend that causes the crouching disorder known as “crouch gait.” The researchers also found that while the exoskeletons provided support when it was needed, participants were still in control of their own steps.
Living with cerebral palsy – Kayleigh’s story (part two)
One thing to bear in mind when researching cerebral palsy (CP) is there are many types of the condition and no two people are the same. I have met so many others with CP and while some of us may share similarities we are completely different.
Living with Cerebal Palsy
The cerebral palsy sufferer faces many daily obstacles that able-bodied people do not. The disease makes it hard to function as a "normal" person would, since it makes almost any physical movement an arduous challenge. Although no cure currently exists for cerebral palsy, there are several courses of action that may be taken to help treat cerebral palsy, or at least aid in managing the disease.
World Cerebral Palsy Day
World CP Day is a global innovation project to change the world for people living with cerebral palsy and their families. It is designed to gather ideas from people around the world and make the best of those ideas a reality. The project is led by a group of non-profit cerebral palsy charities, and supported by organisations in over 30 countries. We welcome new countries and partner organisations.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance our priority is to help babies, children, teenagers and adults living with cerebral palsy lead the most comfortable, independent and inclusive life possible. Our therapy teams work with individuals and families to maximise their participation in the community.
Cerebral Palsy Foundation
The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization that defines and addresses Moments of Impact – the times at which interventions and insights, if properly implemented, have the power to change lives.
Cerebral Palsy Guidance
Cerebral Palsy Guidance was created to provide answers and assistance to parents of children with cerebral palsy. Our goal is to reach as many members of the cerebral palsy community as possible, building up a network of support, as well as providing necessary assistance.
Cerebral Palsy International Sports & Recreation Association
Our goal is to create a world where people who have cerebral palsy or a related neurological condition have the opportunity to participate in the sport and recreational activity of their choice.
Cerebral Palsy League
Every 14 hours, a child in Australia is born with cerebral palsy, making it the most common childhood physical disability.
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
CPRF has evolved from a grass roots organization into a recognized leader in rehabilitation engineering, specialized services, advocacy, employment research and training, and job placement. Focused on improving the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities, CPRF works to eliminate barriers to independence at home, in the workplace and throughout the community for people with disabilities.
CerebralPalsy.org
We provide a comprehensive resource, including a website and call center that parents and caregivers of children with special needs can turn to for needed, non-legal help, information and resources. At our website, you’ll also discover a community blog where you can exchange information and be inspired.
CerebralPalsySymptoms.com
Learn all about Cerebral Palsy and other common birth injuries here.
Climb for Cerebral Palsy
When we started, we didn't really understand what it would take to get to the summit of Kilimanjaro, let alone raise money for a charity. Now that our trek is complete and our charity efforts are poised for transition, we'd like to share a bit about what we've learned from our successes and failures.
CP Daily Living
My name is Michele and I am the founder of CP Daily Living (http://www.cpdailyliving.com), an educational resource website and Facebook page. CP Daily Living is designed to give families and caregivers dealing with CP a central place for practical information and resources within the context of an emotionally-supportive community.
Living with Cerebral Palsy
I was born with Cerebral Palsy and diagnosed with Scoliosis in my twenties when I found out I had this condition I also didn't know what this was. I then decided to do my own research into this in terms of Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis. I browsed many websites although at the time there wasn't very much information available. I then decided to set up this website and discussion forum, so that I could make contact with other people in a similar situation as myslef and share my experiences with others.
The CP Diary
What is it like living with cerebral palsy? I cannot truly answer that question as for 46 years of my life I never knew that’s what I had. It was only in March 2009 I was finally diagnosed.
United Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability.
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Provide multidisciplinary scientific education for health professionals and promote excellence in research and services for the benefit of people with cerebral palsy and childhood-onset disabilities.
Cerebral Palsy Australia
Cerebral Palsy Australia is a national body of 12 state and territory Member Organisations that positively contribute to the community through research and service development for people with cerebral palsy. We promote the interests, rights, roles and wellbeing of people with cerebral palsy and similar disorders.
Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand
To enhance the lives of people with cerebral palsy in NZ, by empowering them to make their own choices.
Cerebralpalsy.org.uk
There are many organisations and charities which support people with cerebral palsy. Cerebralpalsy.org.uk provides support by offering impartial information on a broad range of subjects that people affected by CP should find useful.
Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center
The Columbia Cerebral Palsy Center will the necessary bridge, helping to transition CP patients from pediatric to adult care, providing education and training for the medical community to work with these older CP patients, and providing support to help maximize patients’ potential to lead productive adult lives.
BrightTots
Indepth information, definition, signs, causes and treatment of cerebral palsy.
CDC
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 303 children in the U.S. have CP.
KIdsHealth
Have you ever heard a family member talk about your first step or the first word you spoke? For kids with cerebral palsy, called CP for short, taking a first step or saying a first word is not as easy. That's because CP is a condition that can affect the things that kids do every day.
March of Dimes
Information and resources on cerebral palsy.
MedicineNet
Cerebral palsy is an abnormality of motor function (as opposed to mental function) and postural tone that is acquired at an early age, even before birth. Signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy usually show in the first year of life.
MedlinePlus
Cerebral palsy happens when the areas of the brain that control movement and posture do not develop correctly or get damaged. Early signs of cerebral palsy usually appear before 3 years of age. Babies with cerebral palsy are often slow to roll over, sit, crawl, smile, or walk. Some babies are born with cerebral palsy; others get it after they are born.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Information and resources fromm the NINDS about cerebral palsy.
NHS
Cerebral palsy is a general term covering a number neurological conditions that affect a child's movement and coordination. Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the brain, which normally occurs before, during or soon after birth.
Patient
Cerebral palsy is a general term describing conditions that cause movement problems. The most common type is spastic cerebral palsy where the muscles are stiff and rigid in one or more limbs. The underlying problem is damage to, or faulty development of, part of the brain. This usually occurs sometime before birth.
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