The following information is based on our family’s direct experience with able-bodied and disability sports. Though no one in our family is a professional athlete, our daughter (age 14, with left hemiplegia and epilepsy) was the 2001 National CP7 Champion in […]
Baseball
Read more about Danny, the young man featured in the video. Our daughter plays softball Though no one in our family is a professional athlete, our daughter (age 14, with left hemiplegia and epilepsy) is the 2001 National CP7 Champion […]
Benefits of Sports
Parents share their thoughts on the benefits of sports Though no one in our family is a professional athlete, our daughter (age 14, with left hemiplegia and epilepsy) is the 2001 National CP7 Champion in a number of disability track […]
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus, also known years ago as “water on the brain”, is a condition where the circulation system of the body’s cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) is not functioning properly. The CSF accumulates in the brain and causes intracranial pressure. A shunt […]
History
The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association, CHASA, is the oldest organization in the United States dedicated to improving the lives of children and families affected by hemiplegia, hemiparesis, or hemiplegic cerebral palsy, often resulting from a perinatal or childhood stroke, traumatic […]
We Can Help
CHASA – Helping Kids with Hemiplegia. CHASA exists to improve the quality of life for children and families affected by hemiparesis or hemiplegic cerebral palsy due to pediatric stroke or a variety of other conditions. CHASA helps by providing educational […]
Sports
It’s important for children with hemiplegia to find something in life where they can excel. Our kids enjoy a variety of sporting events, both competitively and for leisure. There are paralympic-affiliated sports teams in many areas. Many middle and high […]
About Us
The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA) exists to help children – children who have survived an early brain injury that results in hemiplegia or hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body). We also help adults who have been […]
Chicago Meetup for Families of Children with Hemiplegia
Join Chicago area families of children with hemiplegia for some fun at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Sunday, May 6, 2012 12:00 pm Meet at the seal exhibit. Contact Tiffaney Carlisle for more information at tiffaneymomof4 @ gmail. com
Streak for Pediatric Stroke iPad Contest
Enter CHASA’s Streak for Pediatric Stroke iPad Contest! CHASA will give away a new iPad to one lucky person. Set up a fundraising page at Firstgiving and start asking friends, family, and your community to donate. For each $25 donation […]
CHASA Central Illinois Meetup and Playdate – Kids with Hemiplegia
Two upcoming events for the Central Illinois group. Join us to meet other families who have a child with hemiplegia. Parent Meetup Thursday, May 10, 2012 7:30 pm Cream & Flutter Central IL May Playdate for kids with Hemiplegia Saturday, […]
Job Interviews – Disclosing Your Disability
A CHASA volunteer shares her personal experiences with job interviews and having hemiplegia and epilepsy. While job hunting, my decision of when and how to disclose the information of my stroke, hemiplegia, and seizures depends on the job I’m applying […]
A Major Part of Our Village – Raising a Child With Special Needs
We’ve all heard that it takes a village to raise a child. When you are raising a child with special needs, that expression becomes a complete reality. My husband and I both work full-time and have very fulfilling careers, so […]
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 […]
