Healthcare options for children and adults with cerebral palsy are always evolving, and a new report details some more recent developments. The report, which primarily focuses on the use of orthotics (devices intended to support or correct musculoskeletal deformities), is a helpful resource for parents and others looking into cerebral palsy health services. It includes: [...]

Exceptional Parent (EP) magazine is a great resource for parents of children with cerebral palsy or other special needs, and it’s even better now that it’s gone digital. The first issue is complimentary and is now available online. Though a limited number of hardcopy magazines will still be printed, the online version features some special [...]

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to think about aquatic therapy. There are many benefits to aquatic therapy for people of all ages and abilities, but it is particularly beneficial for helping children manage their cerebral palsy symptoms in a fun and active way. What is Aquatic Therapy? Essentially, aquatic [...]

It’s that time of year when parents are looking at education opportunities, alternatives and colleges for their cerebral palsy child. Education for the disability community has been in the news quite a bit recently, and we’ve come across a few articles we’d like to share. Some are purely informational and others are great resources. Disability-Specific [...]

This year’s United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Annual Conference – Growing an Agile Potent Network – was held in San Francisco last weekend. In case you weren’t able to make it, UCP is helping you to catch up on what you missed. The group’s blog (UCPeople.org) features several posts which overview the weekend’s events, sessions and [...]

Summertime is approaching, and many parents are considering camp opportunities for their children. There are camps across the country that cater their programs to children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Below are a few resources that can help you in your search to find the best summer camp for your child: Parenting Special Needs [...]

Abilities Expo is a vast tradeshow geared at improving the lives of people with disabilities and those who care for them. For individuals with mild to severe cerebral palsy symptoms, the show offers a peek at some of the latest cutting-edge technology as well as seminars and workshops that address a variety of disability issues. [...]

Children with cerebral palsy sometimes require special accommodations, and many parents wonder how they can accommodate their child in the car. A new blog post by United Cerebral Palsy addresses this issue and provides a number of helpful resources, including: The American Academy of Pediatrics The Automotive Safety Program Easter Seals/Goodwill of Central Ohio Go [...]

According to My Child without Limits, nearly two-thirds of children with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, mental retardation and epilepsy also suffer from vision loss. The more severe the visual impairment, the more likely are additional health complications and delayed learning. However, there is training and therapy available. If your child suffers from this [...]

Staying organized is one of the greatest challenges caregivers and parents of special needs children face. Recently, one of our medical attorneys came across a great resource that can help families stay organized – a series of forms developed by United Cerebral Palsy that can be used for anything from doctor’s visits to notes for [...]