Caitlyn has just been diagnosed in February with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy secondary to a Perinatal stroke. At 10 months old she was not able to sit up well even with support and with the hard work and support of great […]
Kids with Hemiplegia Can Play the Guitar
If you’re the parent of a child with hemiplegia or any disability, you just hate to think of telling your child that you don’t think they can do something. I like to think that my daughter can do just about […]
Strong as Steel Adaptive Sports
My son Trent, who has survived many hemorrhagic strokes in his young life, has right hemiplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He has always been a natural runner, running has seemed to come more easily to him than walking! When he […]
Pediatric Stroke Survivor Brody is Jumping
Brody is an in-utero stroke survivor who has struggled through every developmental milestone due to lack of muscle tone, balance, and coordination. After months and months of trying and lots of practice, Brody jumped off a platform! We are so […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Yes she can!
Yes she can! Brooke was about 7 months old when she was diagnosed with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy. After a great pregnancy, labor and delivery, this was a huge shock to us, and left us completely off guard. Her doctor told […]
