Posted on September 14th, 2018 by Elizabeth
Life is a struggle for everyone at times. Challenges arise. Grief takes over. You just can’t get ahead. But what about the child who suffers a birth injury? The fight begins for this little one from the moment he or she takes their first breath – and the family of this infant lives every day […]
Posted on September 5th, 2018 by Elizabeth
Cerebral palsy is a birth injury that, once suffered, is incurable. The most severe cases are often diagnosed at birth and require around-the-clock, lifelong care, physical and speech therapies, and equipment to assist with cognitive and physical functions – all a tremendous financial burden for a family. Therapies and medical treatment can help minimize the […]
Posted on June 14th, 2018 by Elizabeth
Darby Cochran’s May 25, 2018, high school graduation day was special for many reasons, one in particular: Thanks to exoskeleton technology, this 19-year-old from Georgia stood and walked to receive her diploma. What makes this feat so monumental and the milestone so momentous? Darby suffers from cerebral palsy. Reaching her goal to walk at graduation […]
Posted on June 4th, 2018 by Elizabeth
Cerebral palsy is a devastating and irreversible birth injury that affects the brain, but the name for the disease itself is an umbrella term. There are many types of CP that vary in severity and symptoms and affect children in different ways, some more significantly than others. In all cases of cerebral palsy though, the […]
Posted on May 15th, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell
Is Your Child Showing Warning Signs of Cerebral Palsy? Parents look forward to major milestones for their babies: the first smile, first word, first step. Sadly, some parents don’t have the pleasure of celebrating these achievements, and many of them don’t know why. If your child is not developing appropriately for their age range, they […]
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