Stem Cell Treatment for Cerebral Palsy 2010-09-05T00:51:54Z 2010-09-05T00:51:54Z

I did CE with my son when he was about 3-4 years of age. The earlier the better! We still have our large and small chair, but got rid of our plinth (donated it to the CP center which finally decided to keep up with the times. Also did CE with a Hungarian trained teacher. I'm in NY, but I wish you the best of luck. Home Depot donated all of the wood for our equipment from a grant proposal I sent them; maybe they can do the same for you depending on how far along you guys are. My son is 20 now and had hip surgeries 4 years in a row when he left CE at 5 (aged out). I wish the best for you....God's blessings.

2010-09-05T00:51:54Z Kristin DaniellesFoundation 2010-08-06T19:07:30Z 2010-08-06T19:07:30Z

Danielle’s Foundation just launched the Therapist of the Year Contest to recognize a special therapist that goes above and beyond to provide outstanding therapy. BUT THIS CONTEST DOES NOT ONLY HELP A SPECIAL THERAPIST IT WILL ALSO HELP A SPECIAL CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY OR BRAIN INJURY…HOW? All the child’s parent has to do is fill out an application form and provide a brief explanation on why this therapist should be honored and recognized. The winning family will be awarded a 2,000 grant made payable to the therapy center to allow their child to receive FREE therapy sessions. In addition, Danielle’s Foundation will also award the therapy center with a 3,000 grant to recognize their outstanding services and help support their continued great work. The deadline is November 30th. For more information and to request an application, contact our toll free hotline 1-800-368-4334 today! (Sorry only open to US families)

Kristin DaniellesFoundation 2010-08-06T19:07:30Z 2010-07-30T02:43:42Z 2010-07-30T02:43:42Z

I am an adult who has a mild to moderate case of cerebral palsy. I've written an essay about how my parents' affected my experience of CP available here for free. https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/eemoriarty

2010-07-30T02:43:42Z 2010-07-16T12:26:59Z 2010-07-16T12:26:59Z

My son has cerebral palsy 2 years ago he had stem cell umbilical cord stem cell. Before treatment his vision was -9 today it is 0 yes!!!. He was able to retire his glasses. Stem cell has helped him with walking, talking stem cell was the best thing i ever did for my son!!!!!... please feel free to email lbiermann5@yahoo.com God Bless....:grin:

2010-07-16T12:26:59Z 2010-04-21T00:56:50Z 2010-04-21T00:56:50Z

Hi Everyone!! I am a Mechanical Engineering student at The Ohio State University and I'm in a Biomechanical Engineering Senior Design class. I am working on a group project designing a gait trainer for children with Cerebral Palsy. We are competing in the Honda iDream Competition in the category for mobility. We hope that if we win this contest, our project, with Honda's support, will spread more knowledge out to people who do not know what Cerebral Palsy is and how more research needs to go into helping to design mobility devices for children with walking impairments. We need EVERYONE to vote for us (multiple times if possible!!). Click on the link below to go to our webpage: http://student.hondagrant.com/StudentProjectDetails.aspx?id=12 Then click the big yellow "VOTE for Us!" button on the right side of your screen Please forward this to everyone you know! (relatives, friends, co-workers, etc.) Thank you, we appreciate all of your support!! We hope to make a difference. -- Keira Gaudette, on behalf of the OSU Gait Trainer for Children with Cerebral Palsy Team Mechanical Engineering The Ohio State University keira.gaudette@gmail.com

2010-04-21T00:56:50Z Christopher J. Bouril 2010-04-19T18:12:42Z 2010-04-19T18:12:42Z

[size=4][b][font=Comic Sans MS]I can recall one incident in grade-school that really put me to the test. Being liked by my peers was not the main struggle I had, even though that did play a major roll in my life. I'll brush up more about that later on with you. One afternoon in a gym-class, the objective was to practice for the forty-yard dash. As the class was warming up, the teacher told me that I needed to sit out. Now in those days, I was assisted with a walker, and I also had to wear a brace on my leg. When I heard that...as if I didn't have enough problems already, I asked myself, "Why am I letting this hold me back from doing this"? Seeing those others kids enjoying themselves, I leaned against the front of my walker and off I went; running with the rest of the class. Since I've turned my walker into a "speedracer", I was still dissatisfied with these clamps in my life! Even though I'm not in need of those devices anymore, Cerebral Palsy still had me trapt. My disabily, or in other words, my physical limitation was still dictating what I was able to do. Just like those support tools, I worked with what I had. The same things goes now, my congenital limitations will not... by any means hold me back! Instead of your disability telling you, "You need to sit out", why don't you just work with what you have, so you can "run with the rest of the class"? [/font][/b][/size] [size=4][font=Comic Sans MS][b]My name is Christopher J. Bouril, and I have Cerbral Palsy. If you find this encouaging; helping you to "get out of the boat", check me out on Facebook[url=http://www.facebook.com/cjbouril?ref=profile]Not4Sale![/url].[/b][/font][/size]

Christopher J. Bouril 2010-04-19T18:12:42Z 2010-04-11T07:14:40Z 2010-04-11T07:14:40Z

Hi I am a physical therapist in Israel and was asked to post this question by one of my parents: Does anyone have any experience with Baclafon pumps for a 5 year old boy -GMFCS 4 - who walks with a K walker short distances, with high tone in legs and arms? thank you so much. Atara Taragin- Meshi preschool

2010-04-11T07:14:40Z SHELLYANN BALWAH 2010-03-04T16:07:05Z 2010-03-04T16:07:05Z

are there any parents in south florida that are interested in a conductive education center in south florida?

SHELLYANN BALWAH 2010-03-04T16:07:05Z 2010-01-31T18:17:42Z 2010-01-31T18:17:42Z

where are you from?

2010-01-31T18:17:42Z 2009-11-05T23:53:27Z 2009-11-05T23:53:27Z

That's a nice post, my son is in love with music. I don't think he's going to let anything, not even CP get in the way of that either. You can read more about him here: http://raywellman.wordpress.com/

2009-11-05T23:53:27Z 2009-10-29T06:14:32Z 2009-10-29T06:14:32Z

Hi, i just came across this site. I am not sure if you are already in Singapore. I am not able to answer your question professionally. I am a resident in Singapore & my elder son has mild CP and we do have Centre with Professional therapy who handle well in their service. I couldn't tell if US provide a better service than here as i had never been to US. If you are still interested to find out, you may email me at " oclleon@yahoo.com ". I may get the appropriate centre(runs by the govenment ) to keep in touch with you. The only advise i would like to provide is that, it may not be cheap for non citizen. If money is not a concern to you, i am confident that Singapore does provide a good Centre to support people with CP. Cheers.

2009-10-29T06:14:32Z 2009-10-27T21:18:55Z 2009-10-27T21:18:55Z

I am looking for ways to help my 7 year old son improve his right hand abilities. He is right side spasitic hemiplegic. If anyone has any specific web sites or any other suggestions on exercises or other therapies to improve right hand please advise. My son can open his hand by straightening his right arm and opening it all in 1 move sometimes. We live in rural southeast kansas and only have therapist twice a week at school now. I am trying to do as much as i can at home. therapist said he probably won't be able to use hand. I am skeptical. we were told when he was 6 mo old he would not walk crawl or talk but he acan do that now so i wnat to give him every chance Hand excercises Drooling excercises anyone has any ideas please let me know i would be forever gratelful . god bless,, Thomas' Dad:rolleyes:

2009-10-27T21:18:55Z 2009-10-27T21:06:31Z 2009-10-27T21:06:31Z

My 7 year old son is the same way. We live in rural kansas and the only occupaitonal/physical therapist we can find in area comes only twice a week to school. I just called the nearest hospital to find someone else. You might try asking the school therapist for additional names as well. that's what i'm trying. i go 2 hours to kANSAS city children's mercy every few months to the therapy and get info from them and then try to do it myself. i share your feelings it doesn't seem fair to me that if you live rurally in kansas your children have to suffer like this while city families have so many choices and services. we had a therapist who used to come to our area but she refused to accept insurance so we had to pay all out of pocket at $50 an hour.. ...tof course we paid it but now that is not even available. if anyone knows wher e i can find information on hand excercises please advise. I live in Fredonia, ks in southeast kansas if anyone knows therpasts here plz advise.

2009-10-27T21:06:31Z 2009-10-22T03:34:08Z 2009-10-22T03:34:08Z

Hi There, I'm so sorry about your son, Cerebral palsy isn't a disease like many people think. C.p is a condition that can not be "Cured" C.p doesn't get worse or better over time. I'm 39 with severe C.p and can that there's all different types and severity of the condition. God bless

2009-10-22T03:34:08Z 2009-10-17T18:12:44Z 2009-10-17T18:12:44Z

Does anybody know if there is a place where I can find a used, large stroller. My brother has CP & is 9 years old. I was thinking some people may have old stollers that those with CP have grown out of. Let me know if there is a website (like ebay or Craig's List) or you yourself have a stroller that you could donate or sell. Please send contact info. Thanks!

2009-10-17T18:12:44Z 2009-10-16T09:47:39Z 2009-10-16T09:47:39Z

[size=7]Here is a nice story about a teen who has fallen in love with art, and refuses to let his Cerebral Palsy get in the way of his success. [url=http://www2.morganton.com/content/2009/oct/15/new-zoo-burke-teen-offers-paintings/]http://www2.morganton.com/content/2009/oct/15/new-zoo-burke-teen-offers-paintings/[/url][/size]

2009-10-16T09:47:39Z 2009-09-30T03:15:02Z 2009-09-30T03:15:02Z

Here is a nice story about a 31-year-old man with Cerebral Palsy that I wanted to share. [url=http://www.bradenton.com/vin_mannix/story/1733622.html]CP Man Enjoys Life[/url] If anyone has other stories, post them here! :lol:

2009-09-30T03:15:02Z 2009-09-26T12:33:01Z 2009-09-26T12:33:01Z

[size=7]Here is a really interesting video about a robot that helps teach Cerebral Palsy children to walk. [url=http://www.wftv.com/health/21113599/detail.html]Click here for video & story[/url] Has anyone tried this with their child yet?[/size]

2009-09-26T12:33:01Z 2009-09-25T14:03:10Z 2009-09-25T14:03:10Z

Thank you so much.

2009-09-25T14:03:10Z 2009-09-24T21:55:39Z 2009-09-24T21:55:39Z

[size=7]There have been numerous reports of Stem Cell Treatment for Cerebral Palsy recently. One of the latest reports comes out of Germany, and said that 67% of patients improved following treatment. :blink: Leg and foot coordination improved in nearly half of the patients. Approximately 4 in 10 had reduced lower limb spasticity. 20% were able to walk better. Speech improved in about 40% of patients. 1 in 5 showed improved cognition. [url=http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/9/prweb2929734.htm]Click here for the press release.[/url] Anyone out there try stem cell therapy yet? Let me know the results please![/size]

2009-09-24T21:55:39Z