Resources- Specific Diagnosis Card Catalog- Carbohydrate- Cerebral Palsy
Who To Contact
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM)
6300 North River Road
Suite 727
Rosemont, IL 60018-4226
(847) 698-1635
Fax: (847) 823-0536
E-mail: woppenhe@ucla.edu
Website: http://aacpdm.org
This organization is a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities, to promoting professional education for the treatment and management of these conditions, and to improving the quality of life for people with these disabilities.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
1660 L St., NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036-5603
(800) USA-5-UCP or (202) 776-0406
TTY: (202) 973-7197
Fax: (202) 776-0414
E-mail: ucpnatl@ucpa.org
Web: www.ucpa.org
The national organization and its nationwide network of more than 100 affiliates in 37 states, and the District of Columbia, strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society—from the Web to the workplace, from the classroom to the community. As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, through our commitment to the principles of independence, inclusion and self-determination.
Where to go to Chat with Others?
Cerebral Palsy Network Chat Pad
Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Neurology Cerebral Palsy Web Board
Cerebral Palsy Club
Parents of any childern are welcome to chat here.
Brain Injured Child
If you have a tiny child with brain injury and still don't know what to do with the problem, join this mailing list. Also, if you know of someone with MS, cerebral palsy, autism, and any other problems arising out of dysfunction of the brain or injury to it, join this discussion.
KidPower
A support and information list for families whose children are mildly affected by cerebral palsy and/or other disabilities. If you are a therapist, doctor, caretaker or parent of a special needs child you are very welcome. We are family oriented and our list does include a few adults with disabilities.
CPPARENT - For parents who have a child with Cerebral Palsy.
C-PALSY
For individuals with Cerebral Palsy.
Learn More About It
Cerebral Palsy: General Information.
From the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Cerebral Palsy: A Guide for Care.
From the Alfred I. Dupont Institute
Cerebral Palsy -- How Can I Help?: Information for Friends and Relatives of a Child with Cerebral Palsy.
From the Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia Ltd.
Cerebral Palsy: A Multimedia Tutorial for Children and Parents.
Cerebral Palsy - Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers
Links
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM)
See description above
American Cerebral Palsy Information Center
Cerebral Palsy - Ask the Doctor
Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Lafayette - Indiana
Hemi-Kids
Provides support and information for parents of children who have hemiplegia or hemiparesis,
a type of cerebral palsy on one side of the body.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
The United Cerebal Palsy's National Homepage.
United Cerebral Palsy of Metropolitan Dallas
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