Cerebral Palsy and Motor Impairments of Children
Articles and resources on cerebral palsy and motor impairments.
Cerebral Palsy Book Reviews
Reviews of recommended books on cerebral palsy and motor impairment issues.
Types and Causes of Cerebral Palsy
An overview of cerebral palsy and its effects. (David Chandler)
The Frustrations of Mild Cerebral Palsy
A mother relates how the "mild" diagnosis has problems all it's
own. (Rene Milner)
Motor Coordination and Play
The decline in motor coordination in children and the importance of active play. (Innes Lawlor, Occupational Therapist)
Milestones and Activities for Your Toddler
with Cerebral Palsy
A mother describes milestones and fun activities for young children
with cerebral palsy. (Anne Casey)
Motor Impairment Associated with Neurological
Injury in Premature Infants
This informative article discusses motor impairment and cerebral palsy
of preterm infants. (Sheena Carter, PhD)
Orthodics
An occupational therapist explains the purpose and use of orthotics for
children with cerebral palsy. (Darrell Parker)
Building A Child's Self Esteem
Building a special needs child's self esteem is very important when a
child has a disability such as cerebral palsy. The best way to do this
is to make the child feel needed. (Rosemary J. Gwaltney)
Occupational Therapy, Plus Simple
Adaptive Equipment, May Help Children Who Struggle with Handwriting
An introduction to adaptive equipment for children with difficulties
with handwriting is presented in this interview with occupational therapist,
Darrell Parker. (Allison Martin)
If It's Accessible, They Will Come
Gates of public access unlocked during the last decade of the 20th Century
have revolutionized life for people with disabilities. (Janet M. Gresham)
Cerebral Palsy and Premature Infants and Children
Discussion of cerebral palsy in children born premature. (Sheena Carter,
PhD)
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The touching true story of an assistance dog who becomes a special friend
for a young girl with cerebral palsy.
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