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Cerebral Palsy

What is Cerebral Palsy (National Library of Medicine)

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and to maintain balance and posture. The disorders appear in the first few years of life. Usually they do not get worse over time. People with cerebral palsy may have difficulty walking. They may also have trouble with tasks such as writing or using scissors. Some have other medical conditions, including seizure disorders or mental impairment...More >

Cerebral Palsy

March of Dimes Birth  Defects Foundation
Also available in Spanish

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)

UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy

Cerebral PalsyInteractive Tutorial

Patient Education Institute

Also available in Spanish

Find a Cerebral Palsy Meetup Group near you

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Cerebral Palsy: Hope through Research

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Also available in Spanish

4MyChild

Illinois State Resources

Quick Reference: Fact sheets

March of Dimes Birth  Defects Foundation

JAMA Patient Page

Patient Education Handout


Reaching For The Stars

A foundation of hope for children with cerebral palsy

 
Glossary

Glossary & Definitions

United Cerebral Palsy

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