Cerebral Palsy

Information

AACPDM - American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine

        "The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine is a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities, to promoting professional education for the treatment and management of these conditions, and to improving the quality of life for people with these disabilities."

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (Cerebral Palsy - Hope through research)

      "The NINDS, an agency of the U.S. Federal Government and a component of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Public Health Service, is a lead agency for the Congressionally designated Decade of the Brain, and the leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system."

The Cerebral Palsy Network

    "Making a difference in the lives of individuals with Cerebral Palsy and the people who love them and the world we all live in."

United Cerebral Palsy Association

    "...to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities."

Resource Centers

Cerebral Palsy Resource Center - Angelfire.com

    "Carolyn shares poetry and essays by those with the disability and stories from parents. Submit a story, and join in the chat-room discussion."

Cerebral Palsy Resource Center- Bissell.com

    "Family discusses its experiences with equestrian therapy, operates a mailing list for parents to share ideas and provides a glossary."

Cerebral Palsy Info Central

    "Resource center differentiates between the four types of the disorder and recommends resources on treatments, aging and health."

Other Links

Literature

ATRC