Children with hemiplegia or hemiparesis may see a variety of health care professionals. Every child is unique and some children may only be followed by a pediatrician and physical therapist, while other children may see additional specialists, depending on their […]
Definitions
Apnea means cessation of breathing. It is common for premature newborn infants to stop breathing for a few seconds. They almost always restart on their own, but occasionally they need stimulation or other drug therapy to maintain regular breathing. The […]
Finances
Families of children with hemiplegia may experience financial challenges. Some of these challenges include: no or inadequate insurance coverage, insurance coverage with high co-pays and deductibles, not qualifying for government assistance because they make just a little too much money, limited number […]
Childcare
Even under the most normal circumstances, finding childcare that you are comfortable with can be difficult. But, as the parent of a child with hemiplegia, your search may be even more difficult. Fortunately, there are several options available, including sitters, […]
Early Intervention
What Is Early Intervention? Early intervention is a system of services that helps babies and toddlers who are experiencing developmental delays or disabilities. It’s a way to help children with hemiplegia, pediatric stroke or other related conditions catch up. Early intervention […]
Our Kids Rock!
When the doctor tells you that your infant or child has survived a stroke or that they may face life with part of their body paralyzed, time seems to come to a screeching stop. Suddenly those dreams that you once […]
Media
If you are a member of the media, feel free to use the information that you find on our site in your stories. Please cite Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association as the original source and include www.CHASA.org website address. CHASA can […]
Who We Serve
The children, teens and young adults who are served by CHASA may have some or all of the following conditions: hemiplegia: paralysis of one side of the body hemiparesis: partial paralysis of one side of the body stroke: many of […]
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 […]
Teens & Adults
Hello! My name is Julie Lloyd and I have hemiplegia on my right side due to a stroke I had when I was three days old. At that time, the doctors knew even less about stroke and hemiplegia in children […]
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 […]
School
Feel like you’re swimming in the alphabet soup of school related acronyms? Let us help you navigate the system. ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act ARD – Admission Review and Dismissal BFF – Best Friends for Life – CHASA parents who […]
Treatment
A big thank you to the many therapists who help individuals with hemiplegia learn more effective ways to move and creative ways to live.
Newly Diagnosed
When you dream of becoming a parent, you never think that you will become the parent of a child with a disability. At first it is devastating, for you. You lay on a guilt trip; you cry your eyes out; […]
Selecting a Doctor or Therapist for Your Child with Hemiplegia
Hiring a therapist or physician to treat your child who has hemiplegia is a big commitment of time, effort, and money. It’s important to find someone who is both experienced and whose personality is a good fit for you and […]
Scholarships for Thunder in the Valley Games 2013
A limited number of CHASA Athletic Scholarships for athletes with hemiplegia or hemipareis are available for the 2013 Thunder in the Valley Games being held May 30th through June 2nd, 2013. CHASA encourages young people with hemiplegia or hemiparesis to […]
2013 CHASA Family Retreat – For Families of Children, Teens, and Young Adults with Hemiplegia
Ready to Party? Are you ready to party with some fun and crazy families of kids, teens, and adults who have hemiplegia? Join over 200 people who “get it” for 4+ days of fun and relaxation. Research shows that knowing […]
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy – Henry is Using His Hand
Holy cow, it appears to be working! Constraint therapy actually appears to be working! Henry’s reaching with his affected arm, holding objects in his affected hand and actually POINTED his index finger upon request. HOLY COW. I don’t even know […]
5K, Marathons, Bikes, Walks and Runs for CHASA
We’re often contacted by volunteers who would like to host a large walk or run. Because these events can be complicated and sometimes expensive to set up, we encourage volunteers to participate in an established walk or run. The established […]
CHASA Retreat Videos
Learn more about the CHASA Family Retreat A big thanks to Jennifer Haley, a pediatric stroke survivor, for creating these videos! CHASA Family Retreat -A look back at past retreats CHASA Family Retreat – Alabama 2011 CHASA Family Retreat […]
You Don’t Need Two Hands
When my daughter was seven days old, the doctors discovered that she had survived a perinatal stroke. This was the beginning of decades of physical and occupational therapy – much of it aimed at helping her gain use of her […]
CHASA Awareness Shirts Shipped 12/11/12
We’re excited to let you know that the CHASA Awareness shirt orders were shipped on 12/11/12, USPS priority mail , so watch your mailboxes for your order. We apologize for the 4-day delay in shipping. We had a slight set […]
Altering Jeans for Individuals with Hemiplegia
Version 1 – Add Elastic Tabs to Traditional Jeans This alteration allows the jeans to be put on without unbuttoning, yet the waistband still stays snug. It’s not the most attractive alteration, but if shirts are not tucked in, no […]
Midpoint Check In – Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
Henry, a pediatric stroke survivor who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy, is in the middle of constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT), nearly exactly at the half-way point. The first few days were impossible, for a variety of reasons. Let’s start with […]
Dad Runs Marathon to Help Kids with Hemiplegia
David Sexton is a software development manager who lives in Westfield, N.J., with his wife, their daughter and son. When his son was found to have cerebral palsy five year ago, he turned to writing as a way to sort […]
NYC Marathoner Runs for Infant Stroke Survivors
This story is about community. Two moms. One little boy who survived a stroke. And helping pediatric stroke survivors worldwide. Susan Dodge will run in the 2013 NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 4th, and parents of pediatric stroke survivors from […]
I will fix you – Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
Today we had a cast put on Henry’s “good” arm to force him to use his “affected” arm. Constraint Induced Movement Therapy. He was ready for it, we had been talking about it for a couple of weeks before it […]
Kids Have Strokes on World Stroke Day
Today is World Stroke Day and one of the CHASA moms, Nadine Zimmermann, shares her story. We want to let the world know that on this day, there are babies and children who will have a stroke. We don’t know […]
CHASA Wins RAISE Award From National Stroke Association
ARLINGTON, TX (October 23, 2012) – The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives of children and families affected by pediatric stroke and other causes of hemiplegia, recently won a Raising Awareness in Stroke […]
