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May 2008 Newsletter: Cerebral Palsy News & Medical Updates
May 2008 Newsletter: Cerebral Palsy News & Medical Updates
5/30/08 4:21 AM
May 2008 Newsletter
Cerebral Palsy News & Medical Updates
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1. CP WORLDS FIRST: You can participate in the WORLDS FIRST Global Cerebral Palsy Toy & Activity survey. Share and learn what toys and activites are appropriate for your child, listed by age and ability. Help us today - share your knowledge, and receive the free report that will share the knowledge of all the other participants. Fill out the form on our Discussions page.

2. NEW WATER THERAPY HELPS CP PATIENTS: A groundbreaking treatment at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill offers adults with cerebral palsy more strength, mobility and hope, researchers say. [More]

3. STILT WALK FOR CEREBRAL PALSY: Neil Sauter plans to walk nearly six hours each day, rain or shine, and cover a distance of approximately 20 miles a day - on stilts, in support of CP. [More]

4. REAL LIFE: WOMAN ACHIEVES DREAM OF COLLEGE DEGREE DESPITE CP: Connecticut woman achieves dream. [More]

5. FROM INDIA - FUNCTIONAL CLOTHING FOR CP CHILDREN: Clothing has been recognized as a primary need of mankind throughout the world. It is one of the most personal components of daily life. [More]

6. FROM AUSTRALIA - NEW HEART MONITORING SYSTEM TO PREVENT CP: Brisbane's Mater Mothers' Hospital says its new system to monitor the heartbeats of unborn babies can help prevent conditions like cerebral palsy. [More]

7. FROM CANADA - REDUCING CP RISK DURING PREMATURE LABOR: Epsom salts during premature labour can reduce cerebral palsy risk. [More]


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RE: May 2008 Newsletter: Cerebral Palsy News & Medical Updates
7/20/08 1:11 AM as a reply to Nathan Anderson.
Hi Nathan,
I applaud your efforts in getting your sites up and running. I hope they will help parents with their concerns. If I may ask, how is Sarah doing? I am 43 and afflicted with mild athetoid CP. It affects my right side (limited use of my right hand) and I have a slight speech impediment. I was diagnosed at 16 months. My parents did not hold me back from trying just about anything when I was young. Although not successful in a few things (roller skating for one) I did learn to ride a two wheel bike on my 4th birthday. After high school I found my niche babysitting for several families eventually finding one that I worked for as a nanny for 16 years (they have 5 children, ages 18 to 5). Due to having 2 back surgeries within one year and breaking a foot and a rib, I had to unfortunately quit. Now I keep busy quilting. It is a hobby I acquired in 1991 and I thank God I love to do it as it keeps me busy.

I see you have Neil Sauter's adventure listed. My parent's saw him walking towards Petoskey, MI the other day. I hope he is successful in his efforts to raise the funds.

If you should come across any articles on aging and Cerebral Palsy, would you please forward me the link(s). It is next to impossible to find any information written on the subject that is current. Everything I find is from the '90's. I would appreciate it. My best to you, Sarah and your family!

Sincerely,
Laura
lauramarie1@hotmail.com