Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy Treatment

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) Shawn Aleong knows a thing or two about taking advantage of opportunities. The Temple University student got his start in higher education from the Academy for Adult Learning, which provides an authentic college experience to young adults with intellectual disabilities. "My disability is not a curse, its not a handicap. Continue reading →

In Metro Detroit live individuals with dementia, physical disabilities or cognitive-challenging issues that limit one or more major life activities. These issues become a barrier to their ability to interact in the community. Two examples: A person with a mild level of Down Syndrome was in a local restaurant waiting to be seated. Continue reading →

LUCASVILLE, Ohio As the wedding photographer snapped away, Sherri and Bill Adams leaned over their wheelchairs for a kiss. One felt good, so they enjoyed another. And another Continue reading →

Submerged in liquid nitrogen vapor at a temperature of minus 175 degrees Celsius, hundreds of thousands of stem cells from all over Europe bide their time in large steel barrels on the outskirts of Warsaw. Present in blood drawn from the umbilical cord of a newborn baby, stem cells can help cure serious blood-related illnesses like leukemias and lymphomas, as well as genetic conditions and immune system deficits. Polish umbilical cord blood bank PBKM/FamiCord became the industrys leader in Europe after Swiss firm Cryo-Save went bankrupt early last year Continue reading →

When second grader Matthew Reeder rolled through the doors of St. Louis School in Alexandria in 2014, he had no idea his presence was paving the way for students with special needs Continue reading →

The nominations for the Academy Awards were announced Monday, January 13. Once again, there is much-deserved criticism that all of the acting categories and the Best Director category arent diverse. Continue reading →

Debra Emerson (SMSC CEO), featured artist Deseray Lee, and Judy Mantle, president of the board of trustees, wearing some of Lees jewelry. DIANA CAVAGNARO / VILLAGE NEWS The Marine Room at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club partnered with St. Madeleine Sophies Center (SMSC) to host the sixth annual Tea By the Sea on Jan Continue reading →

In aYouTube videowith nearly 12 million views, a young woman stands facing the camera, giving a dance lesson. Mid-sentence, her legs buckle and she collapses to the floor. She sits upright groggily butseconds later, her upper body and head slump forward and she lies motionless. Continue reading →

Cerebral palsy care at Mayo Clinic Your Mayo Clinic care team Mayo Clinic neurologists, pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, speech therapists, and other health care professionals work together to diagnose and treat children and adults with cerebral palsy. Doctors collaborate with therapists, nurses, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, and others trained to help people overcome limitations and make the most of their capabilities. To ensure the best possible health and development outcome, a child with cerebral palsy is likely to need coordinated care by a number of doctors in various specialties during the growing years. Continue reading →

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Foundation (CPARF) is proud to announce the award of nearly $16,000 in funding to its 2019 Small-Grant Cohort. CPARF funds research that will change the lives of people with CP, a disability that affects 18 million people globally. Continue reading →