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Cerebral palsy (CP) has affected me for as long as I can remember, in ways both large and small. Physically, it limits my ability to do some tasks that require fine manual dexterity, such as meal preparation or building model kits.  CP often robs my hands of the necessary steadiness, and on occasion I’ll experience […]

National toy retailer Toys R Us is offering a shopping experience this holiday season that focuses on helping children with cerebral palsy, autism, and other specials needs feel comfortable while shopping. The Mighty reports that the popular toy chain is offering a quiet and relaxing way for children with special needs and their parents to shop by creating […]

Just like anyone else, people with cerebral palsy will age. Yet, their disorder comes with unique conditions as they grow older, as founded in a recent questionnaire, which has provided physicians with many answers that will help them treat older patients with cerebral palsy more efficiently. The questionnaire, entitled, “Aging with Cerebral Palsy; What Are […]

Each since his birth, Anthony Alfano’s parents have created unique and elaborate costumes for him, for Halloween, and this year, they’ve taken elaborate to new heights. Alfonso is going as the Lincoln Monument housed in a snow globe! Inside Edition reports that Anthony was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was an infant. Once he grew […]

Fifth graders at Tobey Elementary in Vicksburg, Michigan, are showing that big hearts can come in small packages. The class started a fundraiser to help build an inclusive playground for a 5-year-old little girl with cerebral palsy, and so far, their efforts have been nothing short of exceptional. Fox 17 reports that Carcel Tharge, a 5th grader […]