Cerebral Palsy is an extremely complex topic. Whether referring to the wide range of symptoms that can be related to a diagnosis or the ways it can be caused, CP is something that, even with decades of research, we are still learning more about. Just as we have seen more…
Getting into the core causes of your child’s Cerebral Palsy can be life changing due to the potential Lifetime Benefits he or she can be eligible for. We often talk about the causes of CP and one of the many terms thrown out there is asphyxia. The term may be…
While Cerebral Palsy can be a complex condition, its root cause surrounds a brain injury. How this brain injury occurred can vary, whether from an infection, development issues during the pregnancy, complications involving a mother’s pregnancy and delivery, genetic factors, delivery factors and more. At its base, however, this brain…
If you have been following our website or Facebook Page you likely know that we are dedicated to providing as much rich content as possible regarding the whirlwind of stories and news that exist in the ever changing field of Cerebral Palsy. Our goal with each of these posts is…
We’ve reviewed the reality that Cerebral Palsy is a birth injury that can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, medical malpractice and more. Many people associate CP, because it is sometimes defined as arising from a birth injury, to involve the immediate moments surrounding the delivery or…
Children and teens spend most of their time on school grounds. According to The University of Michigan adolescents spend around 32.5 hours a week around the classroom. That number does not include the extra hours that are made up by after school activities that include sports, clubs and events like…
Baclofen is medicine used to treat muscle symptoms that accompany Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy. Muscles receive electric signals from your nerves that instruct when to tense up and when to relax. These signals can become abnormal due to damaged nerves which results in spasticity. Ending with muscles not moving…
Individuals in the medical profession each come with their own strengths and weaknesses. Finding the right fit, not only in knowledge set, but comfort in helping your child with Cerebral Palsy address and overcome challenges associated with their condition, is essential. Doing so not only impacts the effectiveness of early…
Choosing an attorney to represent your child’s interests in a medical malpractice case related to Cerebral Palsy can be extremely stressful for parents. Because of the required experience and resources necessary to handle such a case, you want the best birth injury lawyer for your child and that’s no simple…
When you have a child with Cerebral Palsy, you need someone on your side. Someone who can help advocate for you. An attorney can help you navigate laws, privileges and opportunities to help your child lead their best life, including several that you might not know about. Life doesn’t have…
