Often reviled for encouraging kids to spend too much time in front of screens, new research suggests that some video games may actually benefit those with cerebral palsy.
Cerebral Palsy
After Six Decades, Once-Institutionalized Man Reunited With Family
Jerry Wooliver, who has cerebral palsy, was a little boy when he was taken from his mother and siblings and sent to a state institution. It took 61 years for him to find his family again.
In Breakthrough, Study Finds Cerebral Palsy Treatable
Medication may be able to sharply alter the course of cerebral palsy, scientists said, after finding that animals with the developmental condition responded remarkably to a new treatment.
School Says No To Walker For Girl With Disability
After two years using a walker, a Texas school district is ordering a 5-year-old girl with cerebral palsy back into her wheelchair. Now, the girl’s mother is fighting back.
College Hoops Star Puts Sister With Disabilities First
One of the most closely watched players during March Madness this year almost gave up basketball entirely to be near her sister with severe disabilities.
Doctor’s Cerebral Palsy Proves A Draw
Jan Brunstrom doesn’t just treat patients with cerebral palsy — the physician has the condition herself. And her unique ability to relate is drawing patients from as far away as Europe.
Study: Many Adults With Disabilities Do Nothing All Day
A significant number of adults with developmental disabilities have no regular, daily activities, a situation that’s symptomatic of larger problems, new research indicates.
True Origin Of Cerebral Palsy May Be Genetic
Long thought to be caused by problems at birth, researchers now say that in most cases cerebral palsy may actually originate in a person’s genes much like other developmental disabilities.
Hollywood Pros Teach Adults With Disabilities Moviemaking
A unique Los Angeles-area program is giving adults with developmental disabilities a shot at landing jobs in the movie business.
Oprah Pick With Cerebral Palsy Debuts New Show
Ahead of the premiere of his new travel show, Zach Anner opens up about his adventures coast to coast and what he hopes viewers will take away from seeing a TV host with a disability.
Therapy Playhouse Sparks Neighborhood Association Uproar
A backyard playhouse designed to help a Kentucky toddler with cerebral palsy may have to go after a neighborhood association raised objections and threatened the family with fines.
Oprah Winner With Cerebral Palsy To Premiere New Show
A man with cerebral palsy selected earlier this year to host his own travel show on Oprah Winfrey’s network will debut the new series in December.
