Today, I want to talk about something a lot of us think about, but that can lose its importance on our to-do list. That is our need to stay strong when confronted by the pressures to get things done or to succeed. Those of us with cerebral palsy…
Children born prematurely today are more likely to survive and have no neurodevelopmental impairment than in the past, according to a study. Researchers said this suggests that fewer pre-term children need treatment at an early age. Children who survive a premature birth are at risk of developing cerebral palsy, blindness,…
Dating is difficult for everyone at one time or another. Disability or not, finding a date, asking for a date, and actually going out on a date is stressful. What do you do when you have a disability and want to date? Should you just forget about it,…
Assisted aquatic movement therapy may improve the mental health and stimulate the brains of children and adults with cerebral palsy (CP), according to a new study. The study, “Effects Of Assisted Aquatic Movement And Horseback Riding Therapies On Emotion And Brain Activation In Patients With Cerebral Palsy,” was published…
Lately, I have been pleased with the content of this column. I feel it’s the most true to myself that I’ve written, and just about every piece is about now, the things I’m currently going through, as opposed to being several months old. And it has all happened as…
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) may improve their touch and hand sensitivity by playing “serious video games,” according to a small study. More studies are necessary, however, to confirm this finding. The study is part of a PhD project conducted by David Hobbs from Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia. Most treatments…
I have been hinting about it on social media for months, posting status updates and tweets. My blog was the only place I let the true reality of my life struggles slip through, sharing stories of others’ struggles in response to my own — all tiny hints. But…
It was October as I remember it. Mom picked me up from school and a thick tension hung in the air, blasting out of the car the moment I opened the door. When I got in a wave of dread washed over me. The drive from my high…
This is a challenge, a call to action. I want people with disabilities to talk proudly about the defining moments in their life that made them confident. What cracked open your shell? What set you free? What was your proudest moment? I’m sure many of us can name…
Chronic pain is a significant health issue among youth with physical disabilities, but has been studied less than it has been in adults. Now, researchers have found that various aspects of young people’s daily lives can be affected by both the intensity and location of the pain in their…