Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sometimes coexists in children with cerebral palsy. Both originate in the brain, but they manifest differently. Whereas cerebral palsy primarily affects the part of the brain that corresponds with motor functioning, autism affects social interactions, language, and behavior. About Autism According to the U.S. National Institutes of […]
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Horse Therapy Improves Mobility in Children with Cerebral Palsy
According to a recent study, hippotherapy, therapy using horses, helps children with cerebral palsy walk better. This was a pilot study, with more work needed to confirm the results, but the outcomes for the children involved are positive and promising. Working with animals could be beneficial to children with disabilities. About Hippotherapy According to the […]
Connecticut Couple Wins $37.6 Million for Botched Fertility Treatment
Hopeful new parents Jean-Marie Monroe-Lynch and Aaron Lynch sued the state of Connecticut after a failed insemination procedure at UConn Health Center. The mistakes made resulted in the death of one child in utero and left the other with permanent brain damage. Botched Insemination Procedure Monroe-Lynch underwent the procedure at the Center for Advanced Reproductive […]
