Orthopedic Impairment/Physical Disability
Handouts
Cerebral Palsy (My Child Without Limits)
My Child Without Limits
This informational booklet comes from the My Child Without Limits web site on Cerebral Palsy. Contains information on what Cerebral Palsy is, the different types, how it is diagnosed and what other diagnoses are similar to Cerebral Palsy.
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Online Resources
Cerebral Palsy (CPIR)
CPIR
Fact sheet from CPIR on cerebral palsy.
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Living with Spina Bifida: Toddlers and Preschoolers
CDC
Life with a toddler or preschooler is both fun and challenging. These young children experience huge mental, social, and emotional changes. They have a lot of energy and enthusiasm for exploring and learning about their world and becoming independent. Developing independence can be especially challenging for children with spina bifida. Parents should start helping their child develop independence early in childhood. This article from the Division of Human Development and Disabilities at the CDC offers some helpful advice to help parents.
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Spina Bifida
CPIR
Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects in the United States, affecting some 1,500 babies each year. 2 Spina bifida happens during the first month or so of pregnancy and means that the baby's spine did not close completely. This fact sheet from CPIR provides more information.
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