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Answering the Question 'What Is Cerebral Palsy?'

There is a common misconception that cerebral palsy is a single disorder, but it’s actually a group of disorders. Understanding exactly what cerebral palsy is – the different types and their symptoms – can help families to better help their loved ones. Listed below are five excellent resources that provide detailed answers to the question ‘What is cerebral palsy?’

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) – The Cerebral Palsy Information Page describes cerebral palsy, as well as its treatment and prognosis. Also provided is information on research and clinical trials.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – The site’s page on cerebral palsy not only discusses what cerebral palsy is, but also addresses specific topics such as prevention, awareness and additional resources.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) – This site features a page entitled Cerebral Palsy Facts & Figures, which answers the question ‘What is cerebral palsy’ and then provides information regarding the history of the condition, its causes, effects and symptoms.

The March of Dimes – This site offers a Quick Reference Fact Sheet on cerebral palsy, which provides basic information on the prevalence of cerebral palsy, as well as the different types, causes and treatment of the condition.

MedlinePlus – This site is a service of the National Institutes of Health and it offers a brief description of what cerebral palsy is and also provides links to news, articles and more comprehensive resources.




 

Full post as published by Cerebral Palsy Law Blog on January 30, 2009 (boomark / email).