You want to know what your child needs, wants, and thinks. Even though he is of an age where other children of the same age are communicating, your child is unable to do so because of his cerebral palsy. Augmentative and Alternative Communication May Help…
Your child has a lot to say, but right now, she has no way to communicate with you because her cerebral palsy causes difficulties with oral motor functioning. You would do anything to help her communicate because you know that communication is essential to her…
You have so much on your plate already. Before you decide to pursue a cerebral palsy lawsuit on behalf of your child, you need to know what to expect. What will happen during the lawsuit? What will be expected of you? What will cost it…
Cerebral palsy is often caused by brain damage that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. However, cerebral palsy is not an intellectual disability. Instead, cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that impact movement, muscle tone, or posture. Cognitive Impairments Some people with cerebral palsy…
Botox may not be the first thing you think about when you consider cerebral palsy treatments for your child, but it may be something you want to discuss with your child’s medical providers. What Is Botox? Botox is the brand name for botulinum toxin A….
What caused my child’s cerebral palsy? When you learn of your child’s diagnosis, this is likely your first question. If there were no complications during labor and delivery, a cerebral palsy diagnosis is even more confusing. You want to understand why this happened to your…