Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy

A 14-year veteran teacher with Limestone County Schools has made it into the top 16 finalists for state Teacher of the Year, though she'll be representing the county from her new position in DeKalb County. Special education teacher Tonia Wilburn, back row left, stands with her then-aide China Wilson and some of her students from Tanner Elementary School Skylin, Hector, Kelsey, Jah'zara, Gloriauna and Vamareus. Continue reading →

Its just an old photo, but it packs a perfect one-two punch. First, its a cool snapshot of two famous boxers meeting with Scouts more than a half-century ago. But second, its the beginning of a photographic treasure hunt to determine more info about the picture. Continue reading →

Children with cerebral palsy have more energy to play and be physically active for longer thanks to specially designed aids. Researchers have found that disabled young people can increase their energy by as much as 33 per cent by using adapted splints and footwear. A team from Staffordshire University linked up with orthotics specialists at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust for the study. Continue reading →

The new guidance from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) divides children on the shielding list into two groups - group A and group B. Children in group A, which includes those with risk of severe infection due to primary or drug-induced immunodeficiency, those with specific immunosuppression as part of their cancer therapy and those with severe lung disease or who have an impairment in ability to cough and clear airway secretions, should continue to shield. However, those in group B, which includes the majority of children that are being managed in primary care, could come off the list following a 'case-by-case discussion to decide whether, on the balance of risks, a child should be advised to continue to shield' Continue reading →

NewsOpinionColumnists I AM the first to admit that maths was not my specialist subject at school I was more interested in everyday uses, like calculating the racing odds, than algebra. Saturday, 13th June 2020, 5:59 am Education Secretary Gavin Williamson Continue reading →

LONDON Julie Idsinga has muscle and joint stiffness caused by cerebral palsy and residual weakness from other health issues. As a result, she has trouble walking. Continue reading →

LENOIR Doug Sanders of Lenoir knows that when it comes to doing what is best for those you love, sometimes you have to ask for help. Thats why he has asked Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care to help him take care of his daughter, Kayla, 23, who has cerebral palsy, seizures and cortical blindness Continue reading →

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Louie George Wood was born prematurely at 28 weeks and has quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy, a brain injury called periventricular leukomalacia and delayed development. He needs round the clock care but with the help of his parents Jodie Morgan and Tom Wood, he has defied many expectations. Doctors said he would never speak but last year said the word mum Continue reading →

One way to teach these concepts is through social stories, individualized short stories that pair simple language with pictures often used for children with social-communication disorders such as autism. Skotko also recommended teaching social distancing through color coded circles for older kids. For example, red for strangers, orange for people you would normally wave to, green and yellow for casual and close friends, and blue for people its OK to hug, like parents or siblings Continue reading →

EXCLUSIVE: Ruderman Family Foundation has unveiled its latest Seal of Authentic Representation honors which recognizes films and television series which demonstrate a commitment toward full inclusiveness in popular culture. Thedisability rights organization is honoringThis Is Us, See, Atypical, Spare Room and The Politician for authentically casting actors with disabilities Continue reading →