RSSI Of Charlotte, North Carolina A nonprofit organization that provides residential services and community support to individuals with developmental disabilities including mental retardation, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injuries. http://www.rssi.cncoffice.com/
Cerebral Palsy Simple Notes On A Complex Problem cerebral palsy and spastic diplegia treatment through the Division The pediatric neurologists at the cerebral palsy Center, including Jan Brunstrom,MD, diagnose and treat child cerebral palsy and pediatric spastic diplegia. http://pwp.ibl.bm/~mitchell/
MAGNESIUM LINKED TO LOWER INCIDENCE OF CEREBRAL PALSY MAGNESIUM LINKED TO LOWER INCIDENCE OF cerebral palsy Press Release MAGNESIUMLINKED TO LOWER INCIDENCE OF cerebral palsy. BETHESDA, MD http://www.medhelp.org/lib/magncp.htm
Extractions: MAGNESIUM LINKED TO LOWER INCIDENCE OF CEREBRAL PALSY BETHESDA, MD A new study shows that very low birthweight babies have a lower incidence of cerebral palsy (CP) when their mothers are treated with magnesium sulfate soon before giving birth. The findings come from a study sponsored by the California Birth Defects Monitoring Program (CBDMP) and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and reported in the February 1995 issue of Pediatrics.* The study compared a group of 42 very low birthweight children who had moderate or severe congenital CP to a control group of 75 very low birthweight children without the disability. Three of the 42 mothers of children with CP and 29 of the 75 mothers of children in the control group received magnesium sulfate during pregnancy. The researchers concluded that magnesium sulfate seems to have a protective effect against CP in very low birthweight infants. The investigators caution however that more research will be required to establish a definitive relationship between the drug and prevention of the disorder. The current study results are based on observations of a group of children born in four northern California counties.
Brandon Tuton A site by Jonathan Gillette, Brandon's father. Family photos and links to information about cerebral palsy and seizure disorders. http://members.cox.net/jagillette
UCP Of Philadelphia & Vicinity For more than 50 years, UCP (United cerebral palsy) of Philadelphia and Vicinityhas provided education, encouragement and training to more than 6000 infants http://www.ucpphila.org/
Extractions: donate now . Another easy and fun way to contribute to UCP is through the eScrip program. Simply go to and sign up to have a percentage of your daily purchases directed to UCP. Our group ID # is 151607754 Find out about UCP ! Here you can learn the history of UCP in Philadelphia, as well as, meet our department directors and get directions to our facility. Find out about job opportunities here at UCP! Understand the condition known as cerebral palsy . We will teach you to Watch Your Language regarding people with disabilities! Plus, get a NEWS FLASH on up and coming information on legislation affecting those with disabilities! UCP of Philadelphia provides direct services to over 2,300 adults, children and their families as well as information and referral support to another 3,700 area residents! UCP (incorporated in 1946 as United Cerebral Palsy Association) now serves people with a variety of disabilities including cerebral palsy, head trauma, stroke and spinal cord injury.
Cerebral Palsy Message Board cerebral palsy Message Board. Re cerebral palsy and bedwetting Sharon Clauss 00500611/26/00 (0) Re cerebral palsy and driving - A. 215913 10/13/00 (0) http://www.healthboards.com/cerebral-palsy/
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Index Dedicated to the memory of a 3 year old child, Jack, with severe cerebral palsy. His life was cut tragically short on August 27, 2001. Pictures included. 1998 2001. http://www.geocities.com/geemack1uk/
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BUBL LINK / 5:15 Internet Resources: Cerebral Palsy cerebral palsy Info Central Provides a central location from whichto learn about cerebral palsy. Material is written and compiled http://bubl.ac.uk/link/c/cerebralpalsy.htm
Extractions: BUBL LINK / 5:15 Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus A-Z ... About A-Z Index Titles Descriptions Cerebral Palsy Info Central Cerebral Palsy Sports Cerebral Palsy: Guide for Care Human Neurological Diseases ... What is Cerebral Palsy? Page last updated: 17 March 2003 Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk Cerebral Palsy Info Central Provides a central location from which to learn about cerebral palsy. Material is written and compiled by a cerebral palsy sufferer who also touches on other disabilities including epilepsy and visual impairment.
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MayoClinic.com - Cerebral Palsy cerebral palsy is a condition involving abnormalities of motor skills in youngchildren due to damage to the child s brain during early development. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00302
Extractions: Personal Care Oral Hygiene Hair Care Skin Care Cerebral palsy (CP), a group of chronic disorders characterized by impaired body movement and a loss of motor muscle control, currently affects more than 500,000 Americans. Each year approximately 4,500 American infants are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Symptoms of CP may include shaking of limbs, loss of balance, inability to walk, seizures, and delay in growth and development. The disorder may also be linked to learning disabilities and mental retardation. Although CP can be caused by an infection in the first month of life or by an injury in early childhood, most cases are congenital , or present at birth, and their cause is unknown. Through research, however, scientists have pinpointed some specific events during pregnancy or around the time of birth that can damage motor centers in the developing brain and increase the risk of CP. For example, infections that affect the mother during pregnancy such as rubella, cytomegalovirus, or toxoplasmosis may affect the fetus in the uterus, causing brain damage. Research scientists have also uncovered certain characteristics, called
Extractions: Click here to see the 2003/2004 Calendar of Events! The 13th Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race "Local Heroes" in Hawaii UCPA of Hawaii is part of a nationwide network of approximately 153 state and local affiliates which provide services, conduct public and professional education programs and support research in cerebral palsy. The local UCPA has been providing services in the islands since 1959. We hope you enjoy our website. Please check back often for current events. Mahalo UCP Foundation Pick-Up Service
Arthur's South Africa Cerebral Palsy Home cerebral palsy in South Africa, including listings of institutions, schools, societies, government departments, cerebral palsy centres, support groups and toy libraries. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/1820
Cerebral Palsy cerebral palsy is a term used to describe a group of chronic disorders impairingcontrol of movement that appear in the first few years of life and generally http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/931225858.html
Extractions: Subscribe now >> In the 1860s, an English surgeon named William Little wrote the first medical descriptions of a puzzling disorder that struck children in the first years of life, causing stiff, spastic muscles in their legs and, to a lesser degree, their arms. These children had difficulty grasping objects, crawling, and walking. They did not get better as they grew up nor did they become worse. Their condition, which was called Little's disease for many years, is known as spastic diplegia. It is just one of several disorders that affect control of movement and are grouped together under the term cerebral palsy. Because it seems that many of these children were born following complicated deliveries, Little suggested their condition resulted from a lack of oxygen during birth. This oxygen shortage damaged sensitive brain tissues controlling movement, he proposed. But in 1897, the famous physician Sigmund Freud disagreed. Noting that children with cerebral palsy often had other problems such a mental retardation, visual disturbances, and seizures, Freud suggested that the disorder might sometimes have roots earlier in life, during the brain's development in the womb. "Difficult birth, in certain cases," he wrote, "is merely a symptom of deeper effects that influence the development of the fetus."
Cerebral Palsy Register For Scotland (CPRS) The cerebral palsy Register for Scotland is a register of childrenwith cerebral palsy living in Scotland. The register can be used http://www.napier.ac.uk/cprs/
Extractions: The Cerebral Palsy Register for Scotland has recently celebrated its 1st birthday. Launched in April 2003, the register has been growing every day, and we would like to thank everybody who has been supporting us! To find out more about our recent progress, see our information section, or the quick update Data Protection Cerebral Palsy Register for Scotland
Loving Paws Assistance Dogs Index the majority of placements are with children with spinal cord injuries, also provides Service and Social Dogs to children with Muscular Dystrophy, cerebral palsy, Spina Bifida, and other disabilities. http://www.lovingpaws.com/
Cerebral Palsy Fact Sheet cerebral palsy Fact Sheet. These disorders child abuse. INCIDENCE Between500,000 700,000 Americans have some degree of cerebral palsy. http://www.fortunecity.com/millenium/rugrats/311/page4.html
Extractions: Cerebral palsy is a condition caused by damage to the brain, usually occurring before, during or shortly following birth. "Cerebral" refers to the brain and "palsy" to a disorder of movement or posture. It is neither progressive nor communicable. It is also not "curable" in the accepted sense, although education, therapy and applied technology can help persons with cerebral palsy lead productive lives. It is not a disease and should never be referred to as such. It can range from mild to severe. There are three main types of cerebral palsy: spastic stiff and difficult movement; athetoid involuntary and uncontrolled movement; and ataxic disturbed sense of balance and depth perception. There may be a combination of these types for any one individual. Other types do occur, although infrequently. Cerebral palsy is characterized by an inability to fully control motor function. Depending on which part of the brain has been damaged and the degree of involvement of the central nervous system, one or more of the following may occur: spasms; tonal problems; involuntary movement; disturbance in gait and mobility; seizures; abnormal sensation and perception; impairment of sight, hearing or speech; and mental retardation.
Medical References: Cerebral Palsy March of Dimes defines cerebral palsy and related disorders, and describes causes and treatment. http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1208.asp
Extractions: Cerebral palsy refers to a group of conditions that affect control of movement and posture. Because of damage to one or more parts of the brain that control movement, an affected child cannot move his or her muscles normally. While symptoms range from mild to severe, the condition does not get worse as the child gets older. With treatment, most children can significantly improve their abilities. Many children with cerebral palsy have other problems that require treatment. These include mental retardation; learning disabilities; seizures; and vision, hearing and speech problems.
Extractions: helpful? yes no Cerebral Palsy is a non progressive disorder of the areas of the developing brain which control movement. Cerebral Palsy occurs in approximately 1 in every 400 births and causes can be multiple and complex. Recent studies suggest that cerebral palsy is mostly due to factors affecting the brain before birth. Known possible causes can include infection, difficult or premature birth, cerebral bleeds, infection or accident in early years and abnormal brain development. The effects of cerebral palsy vary with each individual. In some people, cerebral palsy is barely noticeable; others will be more severely affected. No two people will be affected in the same way. Cerebral Palsy is frequently categorised into three main types although many people will have a combination of these types: Spasticity (stiff and tight muscles) Athetoid or Dyskinetic (involuntary movements, change of tone in muscles from floppy to tense)
The Paul Smith Foundation Home Page A site about Paul Smith, a man with cerebral palsy who creates art with a typewriter. http://www.paulsmithfoundation.org/
