A recent study involving nearly 7,000 children nationwide found that cerebral palsy diagnoses are on the rise for one segment of the population. Extremely preterm infants are born between 28 and 31 weeks of gestation and are at higher risk for many complications. While the number of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy was decreasing, this […]
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Air Pollution May Increase Risk of Cerebral Palsy
The risks to health from air pollution are well established. Research has shown that children are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of breathing in toxins and particulate matter, especially in terms of brain development. Now, a large study from Canada shows that air pollution exposure during pregnancy leads to an increased risk that a […]
**My Cerebral Palsy Journey and My (PINK) Power Wheelchair!**
As you may have read, some children diagnosed with cerebral palsy may need to be fitted for a manual or power wheelchair. This can be a very exciting time for a child. Having used a wheelchair my entire life, I view mine as my legs—my source of mobility, independence, and freedom. I attended Seagull School, […]