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Meet the Cerebral Palsy Guidance Team

Gina Jansheski, M.D.

Gina Jansheski, M.D. is one of our website content editors and is a Board Certified Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has been a practicing pediatrician for over 20 years, working primarily with hospitalized patients and children with special needs.

Pierrette Mimi Poinsett, M.D.

Pierrette Mimi Poinsett, M.D. is one of our content editors. She is a board certified pediatrician with over 20 years of clinical experience, including case management of children with special needs.

Pat Bass, M.D.

Pat Bass, M.D. edits content on our site and is a Board Certified Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is an experienced medical writer and editor.

Renee Warmbrodt, RN, CPNP

Renee Warmbrodt, RN, CPNP is another content editor of our website. She is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and has extensive experience working with pediatric patients in a range of settings.

Sarah Schulze, RN, CPNP

Sarah Schulze, RN, CPNP edits content on our site and is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She has pediatric experience in both primary care and adolescent mental health.

Leigh Egan

Leigh Egan is one of our writers and editors and is an award-winning journalist. She has been specializing in writing about cerebral palsy and birth injuries since 2013.

Jennifer LaRocco

Jennifer LaRocco is one of our blog writers and is also an Outreach Coordinator, bringing awareness of our website, and CP in general, to the public. She was born with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy.

Alex Diaz-Granados

Alex Diaz-Granados writes for our site and has had cerebral palsy since he was an infant. He provides his insights about living with CP on our blog.

Mary Ellen Ellis

Mary Ellen Ellis is an experienced health and science writer. She regularly reports on the latest in cerebral palsy news via our blog.

Robert Wharton, Esquire

Robert Wharton, Esquire is a multiple-award winning cerebral palsy and birth injury attorney who writes much of the legal-related content on our site.

Our Mission: Cerebral Palsy Guidance was created to provide answers and assistance to parents of children with cerebral palsy. Our goal is to reach as many members of the cerebral palsy community as possible, building up a network of support, as well as providing necessary assistance.

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Types of Cerebral Palsy

Types of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a condition that causes a variety of symptoms and severity of symptoms depending on the individual. Some may have increased muscle tone, others decreased. Some children may be affected on only one side of the body, others only in the leg. Learn more about the many ways in which cerebral palsy types can be classified based on symptoms and severity.

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Cerebral Palsy Causes

Cerebral Palsy Causes

The underlying cause of all cases of cerebral palsy is damage that disrupts the brain’s development. What causes this damage varies by individual and in some cases may not be known. Learn more about the factors that can cause early brain damage and cerebral palsy, like maternal infections or birth injuries, so that you can take steps to prevent it.

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Cerebral Palsy Symptoms

Cerebral Palsy Symptoms

The symptoms of cerebral palsy can vary widely depending on the individual, the type of cerebral palsy and the severity of the brain damage that caused it. The most common symptoms are related to movement and motor function. It is important for parents to know the signs of cerebral palsy so an early diagnosis can be made, followed by treatments and interventions.

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Living with Cerebral Palsy Blog

Cerebral Palsy vs. ALS

March 8, 2023 Written by Mary Ellen Ellis

Cerebral palsy and ALS have certain similarities, including being neurological disorders that affect muscle control. Although they seem alike in certain ways, there are also many …

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March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

February 28, 2023 Written by Mary Ellen Ellis

March is a time to bring awareness to cerebral palsy but also a time to support and celebrate those who live with CP. Whether you have CP, know someone who does, or just want to …

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New Treatment Program Prevents Cerebral Palsy in Premature Babies

February 22, 2023 Written by Mary Ellen Ellis

Premature birth is a major risk factor for several conditions in a baby, including cerebral palsy (CP). The earlier a viable baby is born, the greater the chances are that they …

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