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Spastic-Diplegia-Cerebral-Palsy

Cerebral Palsy, Definitions, For Therapists ·

Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy – What You Need To Know

Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy (also referred to as Diplegic Cerebral Palsy) is one of the most common types of CP diagnosed in children today. It affects nearly 80% of people diagnosed. With that said, you may be wondering… What does…

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Pediatric-Wheelchairs

Cerebral Palsy, Product Reviews, Resources ·

8 Must-Know Pediatric Wheelchairs (Buyer’s Guide)

Some pediatric wheelchairs may be bulky, heavy, and difficult to travel with.  Is this your experience? Luckily, there is a solution. Kids’ wheelchairs are designed nowadays to be completely the opposite! Whether you need a pediatric wheelchair that’s compact, lightweight,…

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Weak-Core

Cerebral Palsy, Definitions, For Parents, For Therapists ·

What Does It Mean To Have A “Weak Core”?

Parents of children with movement difficulties, no matter the diagnosis, are often told by doctors, therapists, and other health professionals that their child has “a weak core”. Okay so they can’t do a sit-up or they have weak abdominals…but that’s…

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Cerebral-Palsy-Foundations

Cerebral Palsy, For Parents, Resources ·

5 Must-Know Cerebral Palsy Foundations for Kids

Cerebral Palsy Foundations for kids help in so many ways worldwide through various avenues: Financially Medically Innovatively And it doesn’t stop there.  So you may be wondering what are the names of these Cerebral Palsy organizations? More importantly, what do…

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Why-Stretching-Is-Important

Cerebral Palsy, For Therapists, Gross Motor, Physical Therapy ·

Why Stretching Is Important – 4 Things You May Not Know

Recently I was having a conversation with a parent about why stretching is important. Her son has Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and is really tight pretty much everywhere, but more specifically, his hamstrings (back of his thigh muscles) and adductors…

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Kids-with-Cerebral-Palsy

Activities, Cerebral Palsy, For Therapists ·

8 Super Fun Activities for Kids with Cerebral Palsy to Improve Skills

Activities for kids with cerebral palsy to encourage movement can drastically improve a child’s skills both physically and mentally over time. But what things should you do? There are many activities to benefit your child focused on: Fine motor skills…

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Living-With-Cerebral-Palsy

Cerebral Palsy, Podcast, Videos ·

Living With Cerebral Palsy – It’s Okay To Talk About It

Living with Cerebral Palsy hasn’t stopped Irene Dashiell from running her own counseling practice and making a difference in the lives of others. “I’m Irene and I happen to have CP, but it’s not my full identity and it never…

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Special-Needs-Caregiver

For Parents, Podcast, Resources, Videos ·

Balancing Parenting With Being a Special Needs Caregiver

In this raw and heartfelt podcast, a mother shares her experience balancing parenting with being a special needs caregiver to her 14-year-old son who was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. Hosted by Dr. Christine Astarita with Breakthrough Intensive Physical…

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G-Tube-Covers

Feeding ·

10 Stylish and Comfy G-Tube Covers

G-tube covers are a lifesaver if your little one has a g-tube. It’s the ultimate solution to keep your kiddo’s hands from messing with their g-tube! Plus, it helps absorb leaks from formula or stomach fluids and is washable. So…

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Treatments-for-Cerebral-Palsy

Cerebral Palsy, Definitions ·

4 Types of Treatments for Cerebral Palsy

You may be wondering what are the treatments for cerebral palsy? More importantly, what type of treatment is right for your child? There is not just one type of treatment method available to you but multiple options. These options may…

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Type-of-Cerebral-Palsy

Cerebral Palsy, Definitions ·

What Is the Most Common Type of Cerebral Palsy?

Let’s explore the most common type of Cerebral Palsy diagnosed in children today. But before we do, it’s important to know that Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood (1). It is defined as brain damage…

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Signs-of-Cerebral-Palsy-In-An-Infant

Cerebral Palsy ·

10 Must-Know Signs of Cerebral Palsy in an Infant

One of the main signs of cerebral palsy in an infant is when brain damage occurs during pregnancy or shortly after. But how can you know for sure? When a baby is welcomed into this world it can be an…

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