How to Read a Study Listed on the Clinical Trials.gov Website Pediatric Stroke Research Studies and Clinical Trials – Located in United States The following studies are listed in alphabetical order, by state. More details and contact information can be […]
Kandu
Hi! I’m Kandu and I’m the CHASA mascot. I wear a brace on my foot because it helps me walk, run, swim and do all the fun stuff that penguins like to do. I hope that some day I’ll be […]
Meet Helon
I have been recently interested in blogging for CHASA so I emailed them and they were excited to read my articles! They invited me to be a regular blogger for CHASA. I will be blogging a lot about my life […]
Oliva’s Streak for Pediatric Stroke Blog Day 2
Before my little brother had a stroke, I didn’t even know what a stroke was. Now I know that kids have strokes. When people ask me why Evan wears a brace or walks a little funny, I make sure I […]
Pediatric Stroke, Attention, and ADHD Research Study
The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association, CHASA, is assisting Dr. Jeffrey Max and colleagues at the University of California, San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital with recruitment for a childhood stroke research study. Dr. Jeffrey Max and his colleagues are […]
North Carolina Families of Kids with Hemiplegia
North Carolina families of children living with hemiplegia – Join CHASA North Carolina at: ARTQUEST www.greenhillnc.org 200 North Davie Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 (336) 333-7460 (Parking garage located off of Church Street) ARTQUEST is a hands-on gallery made up of […]
Research Opportunity – Wellness Study for Parents
This project is now closed. A big thank you to the hundreds of participants who assisted with this very important research! The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association, CHASA, is assisting Dr. Kenda Grover and colleagues at the University of Arkansas […]
CHASA 2014 Family Retreat for Families of Children and Adults Living with Hemiplegia
Registration for the 2014 CHASA Family Retreat has closed. We’re so sad that you’re not going to the retreat and we wish we didn’t have to close registration. Our contract with the hotel requires that we provide them with attendee […]
Hemiparesis Research Study Seeking Participants
CHASA is assisting Daniel McDonald, a graduate student in the Masters in Management Information Systems program at the University of Omaha in locating participants for a research study. You are being asked to be in this study because you either […]
The 12 days of Holiday Coping – Children with Disabilities
We often have visions of sugar plum fairies and warm family gatherings for the holidays. Sometimes these dreams do come true, but often reality can fall short of our expectations. When we add a child who has a disability to […]
Cerebral Palsy Research Opportunity
Researchers at the Laboratory of Neuromodulation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Network Research Institute are recruiting participants with cerebral palsy between the ages of 8 and 18 for a study. The purpose of this research is to determine whether a non-invasive technique […]
Transitioning to Adulthood
Life is full of transitions, and one of the more remarkable ones occurs when we get ready to leave high school and go out in the world as young adults. When the student has a disability, it’s especially helpful to […]
Intellectual Disabilities
Matthew’s Story Matt is 15 years old. Because Matt has an intellectual disability, he has been receiving special education services since elementary school. These services have helped him tremendously, because they are designed to fit his special learning needs. Last […]
Shampoo with One Hand
How can I shampoo with one hand? Should I use a special shampoo dispenser? If you have limited use of one hand, you may find yourself juggling shampoo bottles in the shower. One option is to install a special shampoo […]
Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Mirror Muscle Activity – Research Opportunity
Visual EMG Feedback may Impact Mirror Muscle Activity in Children with Hemiplegia (IRB# 20130709CHARJ) The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA) is assisting researchers in the Physical Therapy Department, University of New England, in recruiting participants for a research pilot […]
