This site provides a discussion of the issues associated with cerebral palsy and links to relevant sites on the Internet that provide more detailed information. We like the breadth of coverage that is provided with detailed discussion of both medical and non-medical treatment alternatives. The Children's Medical Center of the University of Virginia sponsors this multimedia site to help parents and children develop an understanding of the challenges faced by children with cerebral plsy. Included are descriptions, pictures, and movies illustrating the causes, types, and problems created by cerebral palsy. A brief discussion of feeding and speech challenges is included.
Additional sections describe therapy and equipment needs.
Frequently Asked Questions from Parents, Speech and Language Topics, and a helpful Related Links section give a broad perspective for parents and professionals. The site is packed with relevant articles and insights. This web site is packed full of informational links on Sensory Integration. Each of the web sites linked to from the SI Network web site has been carefully reviewed. Original articles and reviews of research related to sensory integration are also found here.