A new National Institutes of Health-funded study found that 14% of cerebral palsy cases, one of the most common childhood disabilities, includes an important genetic component. The results come from the largest study of genes and cerebral palsy and will help researchers develop better treatments for some children with cerebral palsy. Determining Cause in Cerebral […]
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Disabled Students Struggle with Remote Learning During Pandemic
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on everyone, children with disabilities are in danger of being left behind. Cerebral palsy and other childhood disabilities limit mobility, cause associated health conditions, and may even cause learning disabilities. These children need special education services, and for many, the new normal of remote learning is a very […]
Bullied girl with cerebral palsy fights to become the next Miss England
A teen with cerebral palsy could become the next Miss England and the first person with a disability to ever win the coveted title. The Independent reports that 16-year-old Megan Reeve, a student with cerebral palsy, has been taunted and bullied incessantly by her peers. She’s been called names such as “dinosaur” and “penguin” due to the […]