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    Cerebral Palsy
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet defines cerebral palsy and discusses is incidence, symptoms, characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment. Educational, developmental and employment implications are considered and resou... Details >
    National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education
    Cerebral Palsy Among Children
    This online brochure presents a synopsis of CP-related surveillance and research activities. The brochure provides statistics on incidence and prevalence and discusses secondary conditions and resour... Details >
    National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
    Cerebral Palsy Information
    A general overview of cerebral palsy that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. A list of organizations where users may obtain additional information and link... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Cerebral Palsy Risks and Pregnancy
    This brochure describes the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke's (NINDS) conduct and support of research aimed at preventing CP. Specifically, discovering ways to lower the risk ... Details >
    National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research
    Also available in: Spanish
    This NINDS page describes the causes, risk factors, signs, diagnosis, management, and treatment of cerebral palsy. A glossary and information resources are included.... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    United Cerebral Palsy: Advocacy in Action
    Visit this site if you will like information on how to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities but are not quite sure how to go about it. Learn advocacy tips that work on a national... Details >
    United Cerebral Palsy Associations
    When Your Child Has Cerebral Palsy
    Information and guidance for parents of children with cerebral palsy. This web site provides a definition of cerebral palsy and discusses CP's causes, prevention, affect on development, treatment, edu... Details >
    Nemours Foundation
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    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
    Disabled Sports USA
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    United Cerebral Palsy Associations
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    Database Updated: Wednesday, November 17, 2004