Teen With Cerebral Palsy Wins $1 Million 'Ninja Warrior' Prize

 As a kid with cerebral palsy, Vance Walker was told that he might not ever walk without some form of assistance. Now, the 18-year-old is the best ninja warrior in the nation. Read More >

Hershey's Commercial Spotlights Chocolate Taste Tester With Cerebral Palsy

 A second-grader with cerebral palsy who is nonverbal has been working with Hershey's as a chocolate taste tester and is now being featured in a national commercial for the company. Read More >

Cerebral Palsy Doesn't Hold Back White Sox Announcer

 If life is one big March Madness bracket, Jason Benetti jokes, he was born a 13 seed. The Chicago White Sox play-by-play broadcaster has cerebral palsy, which impacts his balance and mobility. Read More >

Startup Creates Bionic Clothing To Help People With Cerebral Palsy

 The leg sleeve, which is expected to be publicly available this year, uses sensors and electrodes to help those with cerebral palsy and similar impairments walk with greater ease. Read More >

Pediatricians Get New Guidance On Cerebral Palsy

 

A pair of major health organizations are issuing new guidance to doctors about how to identify children with cerebral palsy and appropriately treat the condition. Read More >

15-Year Friend Becomes Caregiver For Woman With Cerebral Palsy

 Julia Prendergast was 6 when she became a peer buddy for Tyme Fiedorczyk, who has cerebral palsy. Now adults, the two are best friends and Prendergast cares for Fiedorczyk full-time. Read More >

Inspired By Ailing Daughter, Family Makes Accessible Clothes For Kids

 To honor their daughter with cerebral palsy who doesn't have long to live, a couple started an adaptive clothing company to provide dignity and accessibility for children with disabilities. Read More >

Cerebral Palsy Often Genetic, Study Finds

 New research suggests that as a many as a quarter of cerebral palsy cases are related to an underlying genetic condition. Read More >

Ashton Kutcher's Twin Didn't Want To Be 'The Face Of Cerebral Palsy.' Now He's Glad

 Michael Kutcher was once upset with his famous twin brother, Ashton, for revealing his cerebral palsy diagnosis on national TV, but today he says he's grateful for the platform it's given him. Read More >

'Significant Portion' Of Cerebral Palsy Cases Genetic, Study Suggests

 

Long thought to be associated with problems at birth, new research indicates that a substantial number of cerebral palsy cases may be genetically based. Read More >

Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Sets Medical Malpractice Record

In what attorneys say is the largest such verdict ever in the United States, a jury awarded the family of a girl with cerebral palsy $229.6 million over the circumstances surrounding her birth. Read More >

Telemedicine Broadening Access To Care For Those With Cerebral Palsy

In rural and underserved communities, children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities are seeing specialized clinicians without ever leaving town, thanks to a pilot program. Read More;

Companies Under Fire For Hawking Fake Autism, Cerebral Palsy Treatments

Federal officials are taking action against two companies for charging thousands of dollars for therapies they "deceptively" claimed could treat autism, cerebral palsy and other conditions. Read More;

Nike Signs Runner With Cerebral Palsy To Pro Contract

University of Oregon junior Justin Gallegos had just finished running in a recent race when he got the surprise of a lifetime. Nike wanted to sign Gallegos to a pro contract. Read More >

Blood Test May Serve As Early Predictor For Cerebral Palsy

New research suggests that a blood test could one day help doctors flag children with cerebral palsy far earlier, allowing young kids with the condition to get a head start on intervention. Read More >

Brain Stimulation May Benefit Kids With Cerebral Palsy, Study Finds

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers found that stimulating targeted areas of the brain with a mild electrical current can enhance the motor skills of children with cerebral palsy. Read More >

Girl With Cerebral Palsy Released From Federal Custody

A 10-year-old undocumented immigrant with cerebral palsy who was detained by immigration officials after undergoing surgery has been released, but her future remains uncertain. Read More;

Stem Cells Show Promise For Kids With Cerebral Palsy

New research is adding to evidence that children with cerebral palsy can see meaningful gains from infusions of stem cells from their own cord blood. Read More >

Cerebral Palsy Can Be Diagnosed By 6 Months Of Age, Study Finds

Cerebral palsy can be accurately diagnosed by 6 months of age, researchers say, yet kids often aren't flagged until they're 1 or 2, potentially losing out on valuable early intervention. Read More;

Youths with cerebral palsy may benefit from robotic exoskeleton

Six of seven children with cerebral palsy ages 5 to 19 who were outfitted with a robotic exoskeleton had better crouch gait and knee extension after six training sessions, as well as postural improvements similar to those seen in children who have corrective surgery. The findings in Science Translational Medicine suggest that robotic exoskeletons may be used to complement standard treatment for youths with cerebral palsy but more long-term studies are needed, said lead author Zachary Lerner.

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