Researchers at King’s College London showed that the DLG4 gene is implicated in brain damage in preterm babies and that it may act as a modulator of inflammation in the brain throughout development. The study, “Integrative genomics of microglia implicates DLG4 …
The back-to-school season is in full swing, and with Halloween candy hitting the shelves, I think we need to be blunt about an extremely important subject for everyone — but especially people with a chronic illness: advocacy, particularly self-advocacy. People who live with a chronic illness still…
Friends are essential to life because they help guide, support and love us. Our friends keep us in line, smiling, laughing and make life worthwhile. Imagine how bland life would be without friendships? Life would be pretty dull without the fortune of friends, and having severe cerebral palsy…
We all know how important self-care is for everyone, but it can be crucial when dealing with a chronic illness. During the summer months, I strived for self-care one day a week. But now that my days are longer and filled with activities, I need to practice…
In July, BNS staff writer Patricia Inacio wrote a story discussing why and where children with cerebral palsy need more pain management. The article states that children with CP often have pain that is overlooked by caregivers and therapists. It discusses the importance of assessing the…
Researchers at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) reported that survival rates among premature babies have increased in recent years, but these children still have a high risk for developmental setbacks. A study reporting the…
Dear parents, School is beginning after a nice, relaxing summer break. I hope you had fun with your children and they are prepared to go back to school. As you sit down to discuss manners, school etiquette and homework policies, please add to your conversations disability awareness and…
From the moment you entered grade school, you’ve been told how important it is to be organized. Later, your teachers added a task and told you that being organized also meant knowing how to manage your time. Learning time management is such an important part of learning how…
The alarm clock sounds, waking you from your peaceful sleep. You wonder why the alarm went off so early. Then you realize this is the day to return to school after a summer that seemed to go by exceptionally fast. You hear a knock at the door and…
As part of a long-term agreement, Perceptive Devices and Tobii Dynavox have created Smyle Mouse – software for a new generation of hands-free and voice-free devices for those living with physical limitations, like cerebral palsy (CP). Tobii Dynavox designs specially adapted computers that can be controlled by…