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Cerebral Palsy Tutorial
Describes diagnosis, treatment, and what it is like to grow up with CP.
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/inter...
Cerebral Palsy: A Guide for Care
Describes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and types of cerebral palsy.
http://gait.aidi.udel.edu/res695/homepage/...
Kids Move
Provides an overview and describes diagnostic methods and treatments for each child movement disorder, including ataxia, bradykinesia, choreoathetosis, dystonia, myoclonus, spasticity, tics, and tremor.
http://www.wemove.org/kidsmove/
Cerebral Palsy
Read about a disease that can have a broad range of severity. Learn how to spot the symptoms, how CP is diagnosed, and what team of physicians is needed for treatment.
http://www.drgreene.com/21_1044.html
Forms of Cerebral Palsy
Examines in detail the different forms of CP and includes a glossary and bibliography.
http://formsofcerebralpalsy.com
Kiss it Make it Better: Cerebral Palsy Risks & Pregnancy
Parents guide provides information on steps for preventing cerebral palsy in unborn children.
http://www.kissitmakeitbetter.com/pregnanc...
Twin Enterprises Network: Cerebral Palsy Resource Center
Features an online cerebral palsy booklet, dictionary, book and resource lists, and special sections for kids and parents.
http://www.twinenterprises.com/cp/
Cerebral Palsy Fact Sheet
March of Dimes defines cerebral palsy and related disorders, and describes causes and treatment.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/...
Associated Conditions of Cerebral Palsy
Explores in detail the conditions associated with CP such as epilepsy, severe constipation, depression, and perception impairments.
http://www.associatedconditionsofcerebralp...
Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research
An informational booklet on CP compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medica...
The Cerebral Palsy Network
Provides information about the CPN as well as a resource center. Includes a chat room and an email group at Yahoo.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/...
Pediatric Oncall: Cerebral Palsy
Describes and answers questions about causes, prevention, and treatment.
http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients...
Midwife Archives: Maternal Infection and Cerebral Palsy
Describes the increased risk of cerebral palsy created by maternal infection.
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/matnfc...
Caring for Cerebral Palsy
Offers detailed support, references and links focusing on the logistics of caring for a child with CP.
http://caringforcerebralpalsy.com
Growth Assessment in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Includes general information and resources for further reading. Describes segmental measures, standard measures, and equipment. From the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Children's Medical Center.
http://www.people.virginia.edu/~smb4v/grow...
Cerebral Palsy Info Central
Provides an overview of CP, including definitions of common terms, information about living with CP, and general disability resources.
http://geocities.com/aneecp/index2.html
NINDS Cerebral Palsy
Information page compiled by The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebra...
Causes of Cerebral Palsy
CP has its origins in genetic and non genetic factors. This sites explores its causes from both positions.
http://www.originsofcerebralpalsy.com
How Can I Help
Information for friends and relatives of a child with cerebral palsy.
http://www.iinet.com.au/~scarffam/cpa.html
Cerebral Palsy of New Zealand Incorporated
Includes a mission statement, press releases, a newsletter, links and contact information.
http://www.cpsoc.org.nz/
Cerebral Palsy Resource Center
Provides information about many aspects of cerebral palsy, including history, types, causes, and CP in the media. From Carolyn, a woman with spastic hemiplegia as well as a seizure disorder.
http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Care/
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2006