In some cases, cerebral palsy can be debilitating. Many people with the condition, however, live very full lives with nothing holding them back!. For example, the AMC series Breaking Bad features actor R.J. MItte, who has CP. Anyone who has seen the show knows full well that CP is not always debilit
Cerebral palsy can affect toddlers aged 1-3 in many different ways. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to identify and take note of developmental milestones and ensure that your child is reaching these within a reasonable time-frame. If your child is struggling for whatever reason, you may want
Gift Ideas for Those With Cerebral Palsy This holiday season gives you an opportunity to improve the quality of life of anyone in your family who has cerebral palsy. There are various gift ideas which might help with the person’s movement, comfort or general interaction with his environment. We’
It’s important for children who have cerebral palsy to engage in activities that are designed to accommodate their disability. These activities can be essential in helping the child enjoy the highest quality of life possible and to improve their muscular and skeletal development. Importance of
Dental health is a necessary part of holistic health. The human mouth is exposed to bacteria on a daily basis via food particles and the environment. For children (and adults) with cerebral palsy, oral and dental health can be a challenge due to the physical limitations associated with many types of
The condition known as Erb’s Palsy has symptoms that some may think are similar to cerebral palsy, but the condition is not caused by any type of brain injury or abnormality in the brain. As opposed to cerebral palsy, the cause of this condition is an injury to the nerves that surround the shoulde
September 18,2014
Cerebral Palsy vs. Muscular Dystrophy
While cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy are two entirely different conditions, the similarities in some of the symptoms can sometimes cause confusion. It is important for everyone to understand how these two conditions differ. Muscular Dystrophy Those with muscular dystrophy suffer from a loss o
September 12,2014
Cerebral Palsy vs. Multiple Sclerosis
Cerebral Palsy (CP) vs. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) While both multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy affect the central nervous system and have some symptoms that are similar, the causes are quite different. In fact, there is no known cause for multiple sclerosis while cerebral palsy is believed to be r
August 26,2014
Cerebral Palsy vs Parkinson’s Disease
There Are Stark Differences Between Cerebral Palsy and Parkinson’s Disease. While some of the symptoms of cerebral palsy are also associated with Parkinson’s disease, there are stark differences between the two conditions. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder which usually af
The problems associated with cerebral palsy are often difficult ones, and they often cause frustration for the parents. One of the most frustrating problems is finding effective medical care that is covered under individual insurance plans. Selective Treatment of Children Sometimes when there is gov