At age 18, services for young people with cerebral palsy can shift dramatically. Federal policy explains why — and what families should expect next.
Spastic cerebral palsy is a disorder that involves muscle stiffness. Symptoms and signs may include difficulty walking, trouble manipulating objects, and vision, hearing, or speech challenges.
Cerebral palsy is a common disorder caused by a disturbance to the fetal or newborn brain. The injury usually occurs before birth or shortly thereafter, but signs of cerebral palsy may not be visible ...
Spastic hemiplegia is a type of spastic cerebral palsy, where the part of the brain controlling movement is damaged. The condition can affect children before birth, during labor, or in the first few ...
Stem cells from lost baby teeth (SHED) can treat cerebral palsy, improving motor and brain function even after symptoms appear. A potential new therapy!
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local advocates are bringing the community together this weekend for National Cerebral Palsy Awareness ...
Mark Hodges reflects on growing up with his brother Philip and donates majority of proceeds to disability‑support ...
Cerebral palsy is a condition usually caused by brain damage before or during birth, resulting in impaired posture and movement. Early symptoms are typically subtle, which may delay diagnosis until ...
Federal housing data shows many U.S. homes lack basic accessibility features. Here’s what that means for families raising ...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Meet 6-year-old Armando Real Cintron. He's moving around the house with the help of his mom and a walker. He was diagnosed with Cerebral palsy just a year after he was born. "I had ...