Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that affects movement and motor skills due to damage or abnormal development in the brain. As a result, children with CP may have trouble walking, talking, and doing everyday activities. However, with proper treatment…
8 Stylish SMO and AFO Shoes for Kids (Ages 1 to 8 years)
These eight carefully selected AFO shoes for toddlers are stylish and fit both AFOs or SMOs comfortably. Most importantly, the shoe is roomy enough for the foot orthotic device to work properly to control foot instabilities. Atena Orthopedic Corrective AFO…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
