Cerebral Palsy Resources

Cerebral Palsy Web Resources

• Video Resources

Stem Cell Treatments for CP

Cerebral Palsy Informational Newsletters

Research

Cerebral Palsy Web Resources

The following websites contain a variety of useful resources on cerebral palsy (CP):

1. www.mychildwithoutlimits.org

• A resource for CP information such as diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
• Provides resources on topics such as Life Planning and Advocacy
• A Glossary of child disability terms
• A "Listen" function throughout the website, in which content is read out loud.

2. CP-Engine

• A website dedicated to providing information about rehabilitation interventions used in the treatment of cerebral palsy
• Topics include Botulinum Toxin A, constraint therapies, horseback riding, and recreation
• For each topic, a review of the literature is provided, along with a summary written for families

3. Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research

• An information booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in the U.S.
• Contains information on causes, diagnosis, treatments, and research; includes a glossary of terms

4. Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation

• Fact sheets and Video on the latest research in cerebral palsy

Video Resources

1. Cerebral Palsy Alliance

• The "Making it Real" series of videos feature individuals with cerebral palsy speaking on topics such as Achieving Your Goals, Everyday Challenges, Bullying, and Relationships.

2. Novita Children's Services

• Video clip presenting an overview of cerebral palsy

3. National Health Service, UK

• A pediatric neurologist explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of cerebral palsy

Stem Cell Treatments for CP

The following documents are informational resources on stem cell treatments for CP:

• Fact sheet for patients and families - English or French
• Current state of stem cell treatments for cerebral palsy: A guide for patients, families, and service providers

Cerebral Palsy Informational Newsletters

The following newsletters were produced by Childhood Disability LINK. They are available for download in either English or French.

• Virtual Reality Rehabilitation - English or French

• Specific Language Impairment - English or French

• Caring for Caregivers - English or French

• Family Perspectives on Growing Up with Cerebral Palsy - English or French

• Non-invasive Brain Stimulation in Cerebral Palsy - English or French

Research

The following are summaries of some CP research projects that are funded by NeuroDevNet:

CP Fit 'n' Fun

Summaries of other current CP research are also available at Childhood Disability Link.