Year: 2016

What is CP or Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral Palsy is the term given to a variety of neurological conditions caused by a malformation in the brain or a brain injury sustained during pregnancy, labor, and/or delivery. The condition affects a child’s motor skills and development and will require lifelong care. In…

The amount of information available to the public due to advances in technology has never been larger. The Internet has placed a wealth of medical science into the hands of just about everyone with a computer. The fact information is so readily available makes misconceptions and stigmas attached to conditions…

Questioning the actions of a medical professional is never easy. The media sometimes portrays victims of medical neglect or medical malpractice as greedy or only having a lottery mentality. Ask any mother of a child with CP if she ever feels “greedy” in pursuing everything that her child deserved when…

With the 4th of July having just passed, there is a lot of patriotism and pride in our country. While an election looms and public focus touches on a wide range of topics, one area we have not seen much debate or discussion about is the need for help for…

As the parent of a child with Cerebral Palsy, you probably already know a little preparation goes a long way in making sure your travel experience is as seamless as possible. Once you have booked transportation and accommodations, and have developed a plan for how to get around and what…

SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is a federal government program. It pays benefits to eligible children living with disabilities. SSI benefits provide income to children with disabilities who have limited financial resources, and other people who are unable to earn an adequate living because of the limitations of their disability….

Receiving a Cerebral Palsy diagnosis is a disturbing moment for most parents. Without any warning, with no signs of problems during the pregnancy, suddenly a child is diagnosed with a life-long condition: Cerebral Palsy. Among a wide range of questions surrounding such a diagnosis, it’s also important for parents to…

There seems to be something unexpected in every pregnancy or delivery. Whether it’s the shock of twins, the changes in diet, an early water break… there’s plenty of natural surprises that can occur. However, for some, the unexpected can come with much more complicated and concerning circumstances. An emergency C-section…

Any time a parent is told that their child will face challenges, the immediate concern is ‘Why?’ It’s a completely understandable question to want answered: why did this happen to my child? When those challenges are associated with a Cerebral Palsy diagnosis, there can be a wide spectrum of answers…

Hydrocephalus, commonly referred to as ‘water on the brain’ (hence the name), involves the buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the skull. This fluid, in turn, stretches the flexible skull of an infant while putting significant pressure upon the brain. While a shunt can be used to drain this fluid,…