Kids with hemiplegia want to be independent and the kitchen is a place where they face many challenges. Traditional can openers are very difficult to use with one hand. We found a simple, inexpensive product, the One Touch Can Opener, […]
Archives for March 2012
Children With Hemiplegia Cerebrate Life
Happy news from families of children who have hemiplegia. We appreciate the small things in life! Children with hemiplegia often have multiple disabilities including difficulty using one hand, weakness on one side, seizures, vision, speech, learning, behavioral and emotional […]
Pediatric Stroke Survivor has the Heart of a Champion
This was not what we expected. I had a perfectly healthy 7 month old who just happened to have a cold and was teething at the same time. This caused dehydration and then he suffered a stroke. We were fortunate […]
CHASA Family Retreat
Join families of children with hemiplegia from around the world for the 11th annual CHASA Family Retreat, held in Arlington, Texas. New this year – a special two-day pre-retreat event for families of teens and adults who’ve had hemiplegia since […]
Hemiplegia and Pediatric Stroke Support in Illinois
Join families of children who have hemiplegia, hemiparesis, or hemiplegic cerebral palsy for a fun picnic at Hessel Park in Champaign Illinois. There are big and little kid playgrounds, swings, a large sand pit, and lots of trees for a […]
Peekaboo Barn App May Encourage Hand Use
Peekaboo Barn App Inside a little bouncing barn, friendly farm animals are waiting to pop out and surprise your little one. Try and guess who they are; tap the doors to find out! Sounds like this app will encourage your […]
Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month Proclamations in Your City and State
Let’s tell the world – and public officials – that Kids Have Strokes, Too! It’s easy and CHASA will help you. Just fill out CHASA’s Proclamation Form and we’ll send information to help you ask your state’s governor to declare […]
Following His Dream
Danny’s Family Danny is 15 years old and a freshman in High School. As the middle of three brothers, Danny was determined early on, to make sports a part of his life. He began organized athletics at the age […]
Evan’s Story
In September 2010, our second son was born after a troublesome pregnancy and c-section delivery. The medical staff had a rather difficult time getting Evan to respond at birth, noting that the lower half of his body was blue, which […]
One, Two, Three…Walk with me
Just wanted to share our news – Ben is walking! He is 19 months old and has been on the verge of walking for what seems like an eternity. Until now he has been cruising and walking from one piece […]
Thunder in the Valley Games Michigan
Adaptive Sports Season is in full swing. This is for adults and Juniors, age 7 and up. Thunder in the Valley Games are scheduled for May 31st – June 3rd, 2012 at Saginaw Valley State U and are hosted by […]
Cleared for Takeoff
Teddy hasn’t been able to ride amusement park rides for a long time because of sensory issues, so we haven’t even thought of taking a trip in an airplane because of the risk involved (maybe he wouldn’t get on the […]
I Met a Girl
Mark says… It was my first CHASA (Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association) Retreat and I didn’t really know what to expect. Initially, I didn’t want to go because I thought I would feel out of place since I didn’t know […]
Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Slow Down Nathan
A True Winner! Nathan and his twin Jacob were born 4th of July 2002 at 29 weeks. Shortly after birth Nathan suffered a Grade IV brain hemorrhage. As a result he has left hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Nathan is currently in […]
