Cerebral Palsy

Follow the links below to find information on cerebral palsy.

Updated September 2007

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Title:   Cerebral palsy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The word cerebral means something to do with the brain (cerebrum). Palsy means a weakness or problems in moving the body.
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   Physical Disabilities
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about physical disabilities.
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   Cerebral palsy - causes and implications
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cerebral palsy describes a range of disabilities associated with movement and posture. 'Cerebral' refers to the brain and 'palsy' means weakness or lack of muscle control. Cerebral palsy affects about 7,500 Victorians and more than 20,000 people Australia-wide.
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Disability facts and figures
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   This page provides basic information about disabilities that occur most commonly for clients registered for services with Novita.
Date:   Dec 2007

Title:   Cerebral palsy Q & A
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Cerebral palsy (CP) is the name given to a group of disorders that affect body posture and movement, caused by damage to the part of the brain that controls muscle tone.
Date:   Mar 2007

Title:   Therapy and equipment needs of people with cerebral palsy and like disabilities in Australia
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report considers the need for therapy and equipment among people with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities.
Date:   Dec 2006

Title:   What is cerebral palsy?
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Information about cerebral palsy and services for families affected by cerebral palsy.
Date:   Mar 1997
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