Adolescents with cerebral palsy have low bone mass, which significantly improves and is maintained during early adulthood, Australian researchers have found. This suggests that cerebral palsy patients may benefit from early interventions to prevent bone mass loss, or improve bone metabolism, to optimize bone health from early childhood. The study,…

First in a series. Dear caregivers and assistants, My name is Reo Kobayashi. I’ve lived with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and visual impairment all my life, and have had many assistants and caregivers over the years, including at school, at home, and out in public. Pictured below is…

In partnership with Toys “R” Us Canada and Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada, Barbie has named a teen with cerebral palsy (CP) an official Barbie Role Model for her strength, positivity, and ambition. A Canada resident and Starlight ambassador, Daniella Altieri was featured June 27–July 3…

The definition of success varies from person to person. It depends on how a person feels and on their capabilities and goals. As a woman who has cerebral palsy, my view of success obviously will be different than that of someone who can walk. My goal in life is to…

Researchers have developed a trend line that describes the development of people with cerebral palsy from the end of infancy (age 1) through to adulthood (age 21), and that may allow doctors to give parents more concrete information about their child’s likely progression. The study, “Mobility and…

Dear Reo, It’s the day before you come to America. I know you’re thinking that you’re going there for a vacation like you did when you were 4 years old. But you’ll be gone for two months, and your return trip to Tokyo will be a brief one to attend…

Educating parents and caregivers about the need for hip surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, and helping reduce barriers in getting the needed X-rays, are key to establishing family-centered services to improve adherence to physician recommendations, an Australian study found. The researchers found that gaps in knowledge, poor communication…

Recently, I heard that people who exercise feel happier than those who are wealthy. I could hardly believe it, because people would always like to have more money. Being a fan of healthy living, however, I enjoy having the motivation to exercise. But cerebral palsy does pose an obstacle, especially…

A new study reports that mothers of children with cerebral palsy in Nigeria face a multitude of psychosocial challenges that are often ignored. The researchers called for better education and programs to support these families. The study, “Psychosocial problems among mothers of children with cerebral palsy attending…

  Combining a family-centered program and typical infant physiotherapy are likely to work best for effective early interventions in children at very high risk of developing cerebral palsy, according to a study. The study, “LEARN2MOVE 0–2 years, a randomized early intervention trial for infants at very high risk of…