Sometimes people think that those with Cerebral Palsy could never be athletic. Think again. Athletes with Cerebral Palsy are as numerous as they are fierce, and as inspirational as they are dedicated. Take Devon Berry, for example, who played football and wrestled in high school despite having... Read More
June 13, 2016
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June 10, 2016
There is a wide assortment of associative conditions tied to the brain injury resulting in a Cerebral Palsy diagnosis. One example of a condition that can correlate with Cerebral Palsy is microcephaly. This condition, marked by a smaller head size than typical newborns,... Read More
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June 09, 2016
We have provided a number of tips regarding how to help your child with Cerebral Palsy beat the heat this summer. One of the items discussed was the various cooling products available. Beyond simple ice packs or fans, there are a number of products, including cooling pads, that uses advances in... Read More
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June 07, 2016
Books can educate, transform, and inspire us. Children with special needs may not read too many books with characters like them, but is important they do so they know they aren’t alone. There are plenty of books about Cerebral Palsy (including characters or themes) out there (we just need to dig... Read More
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June 02, 2016
With the warm weather now here across the country and school wrapping up, you may be looking toward some summer activities for the family. Whether it’s fun in your backyard or taking the family much further away from home, summer can often feel like an open-ended series of opportunities.... Read More
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June 01, 2016
Anyone with a wheelchair knows how hard and stressful it can be to make sure a location is wheelchair friendly. Even though restaurants or other locations should have options for those in wheelchairs, that may not always be the case. Especially for children who use wheelchairs, we want to make... Read More
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May 31, 2016
Much to your child’s delight, the school year is coming to an end. For children in grade school, there’s still plenty of school to come but the summer represents a momentary escape. For you, as a parent, it can mean a number of things: trips, planning, summer activities and more. Before you get... Read More
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May 20, 2016
We like to share a wide range of information on our Facebook Page, most often profiling the achievements and assistance available for children. However, we also like to show the incredible accomplishments that adults with Cerebral Palsy have accomplished. In doing so, we hope that the efforts... Read More
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May 18, 2016
One of the unfortunate conditions associated with Cerebral Palsy involves difficulty communicating. Whether this revolves around struggles with verbalizing or cognitive issues, the fact remains that children often face challenges when looking to express feelings, thoughts, needs and more.... Read More
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May 16, 2016
We here at CerebralPalsy.org are proud of the work and effort we put into helping children with CP and their families. While our help ranges from adaptive equipment to assistive technology, bill assistance to home modifications and beyond, we sometimes receive specific requests that we quickly... Read More
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