Julia’s Story Part 2: Overcoming CP and Competing for Miss Teen
Julia’s Incredible Journey Earlier last month Cerebral Palsy Guide brought to you the inspirational story of Julia Ismael. Julia didn’t let her mild cerebral palsy…
Hydrocephalus, a condition caused by excess fluid inside the brain, enlarges and puts pressure on brain cavities called ventricles. This pressure can cause brain injuries…
World Cerebral Palsy Day reminds us that there are many individuals and families that need our support. In the United States, there are about 764,000…
Cerebral palsy may be caused by a birth injury due to medical malpractice, which is when a doctor fails to keep a patient safe to…
A recent study found that cerebral palsy patients might be at a higher risk of schizophrenia and other mental health conditions. Thankfully, both cerebral palsy…
Cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy are two groups of conditions that are sometimes confused for one another. Cerebral palsy impacts muscle tone, coordination, and mental…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that those with cerebral palsy might have a higher risk of developing a severe coronavirus case.…
March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, with Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day falling on March 25th. The day was started in 2006 by a cerebral…
Children with cerebral palsy often suffer from impairments that prevent them from clearly talking or hearing other people. Fortunately, communication devices for cerebral palsy can…
Cerebral palsy presents unique challenges. Each case affects the brain differently and may prevent children from properly moving, speaking, or eating. And with no cure,…
Spastic Cerebral Palsy Spastic CP means the muscles are tense and tight. This occurs because the brain is not sending…