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International Listings
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Dr. Roje - Private Neurological Practice
"...To facilitate optimum health of central nervous system through inner and outer stimulation and thus enhance neuronal growth and neurological development in a child with cerebral palsy." |
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International Cerebral Palsy Conference 2005
"The Finnish CP Association is pleased to invite members of CP-organizations, persons with disabilities and their families, researchers within the field of CP disability, professionals and students to the International Cerebral Palsy Conference, on 12-14 May 2005, in Tampere, Finland...." |
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Living With Cerebral 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....
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Corollaries of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy, a neurological disease of the young developing brain, is accompanied by a plethora of side effects. This website explores those side effects in some detail, with links to various sources. |
National Listings
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United Cerebral Palsy
"UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability." |
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American Physical Therapy Association
"The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing more than 63,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education." |
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The Alliance for Technology Access
"The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies..." |
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Medline Plus: Cerebral Palsy
"Contents of this Page: Overiviews, Pictures/Diagrams, Clinical Trials, Specific Conditions, Coping, Related Issues, Research, Dictionaries/Glossaries, Organizations, and more..." |
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Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association
"Stroke in young children often results in a movement disorder very similar to that resulting from cerebral palsy... Cerebral palsy is a umbrella type term referring to abnormalities of motor control or movement caused by damage to a child's brain early in the course of development..." |
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Cerebral Palsy Facts: Resource Guide
"There are many resources available that provide information on cerebral palsy, as well as providing assistance or help to those in need. The following is a list of readings, organizations and special agencies that will educate you on cerebral palsy and other disabilities..." |
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Cerebral Palsy Connection
"CPC exists to allow those with CP to communicate with each other. Communication is very important in coping with the disability. All too often those with CP (or any other disability) feel isolated and alone. Communication is just as much a healing method as therapy or medication used by doctors. CPC soul existence is to bridge the gap and tries to help people realize they are not alone in the world in everything that must be dealt with CP..." |
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Caring for Cerebral Palsy: Excerpts and Links
"This site addresses the specifics of caring for a child with cerebral palsy: bathing, dental care, dressing, exercise, feeding, hearing, nutrition, play, seizures, sleep, suctioning techniques, suppositories & enemas, toilet training & bowel issues, and vision care." |
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Treating Cerebral Palsy
"Treating cerebral palsy: treatments of CP including various therapies and attending disciplines." |
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Cerebral Palsy Toys & Play Aids
"Play for young children is not recreation activity... It is not leisure-time activity nor escape activity.... Play is thinking time for young children. It is language time. Problem-solving time. It is memory time, planning time, investigating time..." |
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Cerebral Palsy: Money, Education, Insurance & Law
"Having a child with cerebral palsy requires that you pay close attention to the laws that effect your child, to your current finances and your financial future, and being aware of how the whole legal system works..." |
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Background On Cerebral Palsy
A site with information which provides a nice background to cerebral palsy, its epidemiology, risk factors, gentics, and how it affects various cultures. |
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Cerebal Palsy: Etiology
A site discussion the etiology of cerebral palsy. Includes information on Diagnosis and Classification, Prevention, Classification, Prenatal and Natal Causes, and Postnatal Causes. |
Regional Listings
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AssistiveTech.net
"Your global assistive technology explorer."
in Atlanta, Georgia |
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bridges 4 kids
"Building partnerships between families, schools, and communities."
in Okemos, Michigan |
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CPFamilyNetwork.org
State and National Resources. Created by families of children with CP.
in Ellicott City, Maryland |
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Teen Cerebral Palsy
Teen Cerebral Palsy Advice Blog - Where Teens go to Talk About Life with CP
in Huntington Beach, California |
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