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Dieplegia CP and Dizzy spells
Hello everyone My name is Tommy, I am 41 years old and have Dieplegic CP which affects my mobility greatly more so now that I am ageing, I am finding I am becoming much more tired more easily, but what is most concerning is, is that I have begun to experience dizzy spells which affects my balance and leaves me disoriented,…
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cerebral palsy groups
Hi I have cerebral palsy and I am looking for cerebral palsy groups in Berkshire that meet up for coffee Mornings
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Botox injection
hello 👋 my son is 24 and has mild form of cp in his legs. He is due to have his first treatment of Botox next week I am praying he finds it positive and works for him. Any advice would be appreciated Thank you.
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What is CP Awareness month?
What is CP Awareness month? March is Cerebral palsy awareness month, which is dedicated to the 17 million people diagnosed with Cerebral palsy around the world. Let’s shed some light on cerebral palsy, shall we? It’s a neurological condition that affects the movements of the limbs and the overall body. It can also affect…
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CP and All of Its Diversity. Bobath Adult Meet-up 1st of March
At the start of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, Join Bobath's expert neuro physiotherapist Raj Rajan on Zoom for a lively discussion with a supportive group of peers on everything CP-related, and all its diversity. He'll be chatting about what Cerebral Palsy is, the neurophysiology involved, the different types of CP and…
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Hi, my name is David .I'm 36 years old. have CP affecting right hand side
I'm 36 years old. have CP affecting right hand side. I have a wonderful partner and stepdaughter, along with 8 dogs, currently studying full time at university.
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Sunshine Score Research Project Needs You!
Evaluating the SUNSHINE Score Sheffield University Neuroimaging
Score for Hypoxic Ischaemic Neonatal Encephalopathy Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Research Design Chief
Investigator: Dr Daniel Connolly, Consultant Paediatric Neuroradiologist at
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Associate
Investigator: Dr Hannah…
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Meet the YouTuber who felt excluded from dating who's found love
If you haven’t noticed already today is Valentine's Day, a date many singletons love to hate. But, for people living with a disability, securing even a first date can be a challenge because of misconceptions about what it will be like to go out with a disabled person. According to a recent survey by the disability charity…
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The benefits of Smart Speakers and Devices
Dr Danielle Farrel talks about how smart speakers and devices can help make tasks quicker and easier, in their vlog with subtitles. https://youtu.be/spMTM3sT37k
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‘A disabled man walks into a bar’ Man with cerebral palsy denied drink, told he looks too drunk
'I’ve been denied entry to bars so many times because of this.' A user on TikTok has gone viral and sparked discussion after claiming that he was denied a drink after a bartender mistook his cerebral palsy for intoxication. In a video with over 602,000 views, TikTok user Joseph (@josephakibler) recounts the experience.…
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Communication Matters AAC Exhibition Day 24th of March
In collaboration with our supplier members, we are hosting an AAC exhibition on the 24th of March at the University of Leeds Discover what’s new and innovative in AAC!Find out more ... Why not tie your visit in with attending our Awards event that evening?
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Coffee Morning for Cerebral Palsy
Hi My Name is Ranjit and I have Cerebral Palsy and I am new on here. I am looking for groups that have the same condition as me and that do coffee Mornings in Berkshire
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Recent referral
Hi, Just looking for some information as to what happens from your referral to diagnosis? Is it a long process? Background for reference My LO was born 29+2, had bilateral grade 1 brain bleeds, enlarged ventricles, ventilated for a week then high flow oxygen, 10 weeks in NICU, positional talipes, chronic lung disease,…
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Hi, my name is TracyHall!
Hi everyone, I'm new here. I am the parent of a young adult who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and am looking for some advice. Our son is a full time wheelchair user and has learning difficulties, he needs 24 hour care. I am wondering if anyone out there is in the same situation and lives independently with support in…
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3 Myths About Cerebral Palsy
This talk by Jason Carmel, the medical director of the Weinberg CP Center in the U.S. is about the three myths about cerebral palsy. <div class="post-text-align-center"> https://youtu.be/gKFPnbkSzZg</div>
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All of Us - National Theatre at Home
All of Us Jess has a great life: a job she loves, a sharp sense of humour and a close group of friends. When austerity threatens the world she has worked hard to build, Jess makes a stand to protect those she holds most dear. Inspired by real-life experiences of disabled people in the UK, All of Us captures the humour,…
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Hi, my name is kerrysCP! I’m 25 and I have Spastic diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Hi, I’m 25 and I have Spastic diplegia Cerebral Palsy. It was always relatively mild growing up. Walked unaided and I didn’t need a lot of support with anything. Very suddenly I started to experience pain through my right leg and started to walk with a limp. I started to use a wheelchair 3 years ago because of the pain. I…
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Finding aids to support someone with cerebral palsy in his workshop classes.
Hi, I have a student (16) in college with cerebral palsy - right hemiplegia. His right hand, moves outwards and he has very little grip with right hand. He is an automotive student. The issue we are having is he is unable to hold masking tape and tear a stripe off to put down on the car window, for his practical lessons.…
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Bad Behaviour - I'm struggling at the moment with my 10 year old son who has CP.
Hi I'm Catlover_23 and I'm struggling at the moment with my 10 year old son who has CP. He gets angry quite quickly and will pinch or kick me. I was hoping for some advice to how to deal with this and also whether there is anyone else in the same situation. I am feeling quite isolated at the moment and would appreciate…
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Communication Matters Wants to Hear From You
Call for papers - contribute to #CM2023conf We use an online programme called Aventri. Complete a simple form with a short summary about your talk - max 300 words In this video Helen & Gregor talk you through ithttp://bit.ly/3HdC1JE Further info https://bit.ly/cm2023callforpapers
