A: Your child may need cerebral palsy (CP) surgery, depending on a few factors. These include: The severity of your child’s cerebral palsy and impairments Functional concerns Their age Their responses to other types of treatment Any comorbidities The goals for their treatment On this page, we’ll break down the common types of cerebral palsy...
Cerebral Palsy
Dysphagia is a condition characterized by persistent difficulty or pain when swallowing. There are many causes of dysphagia, and people of all ages can suffer from it (1). Dysphagia is especially common for children with complex medical needs, with an estimated 30-80% of children with developmental disabilities having some form of dysphagia (2). Causes of dysphagia...
Cerebral palsy (CP) exists in a variety of different forms, and its symptoms vary significantly from person to person. Some people with severe CP use a wheelchair to help them get around, while people with mild CP might use a walker or crutches. All people with CP experience some sort of movement or posture impairment,...
Children who have cerebral palsy have very important nutritional issues. In this article, we discuss strategies that parents can use to help their children get adequate nutrition....
A low Apgar score at birth is strongly associated with cerebral palsy in childhood....
Trust, joy, confidence, and connection with peers are important for any child. Different therapies can be used to facilitate those feelings for children with disabilities, including animal-assisted therapy. Fostering a bond between a human and animal can promote psychological, emotional, and physical well-being. Specifically, horses can help to facilitate those goals in therapies known as...