Children’s Hospital New Orleans hosts cerebral palsy seminar – WWL

According to the Center for Disease Control, cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability for children.

Katie Steiner, WWLTV 5:22 PM. CDT June 10, 2017

NEW ORLEANS According to the Center for Disease Control, cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability for children. Saturday, parents in the New Orleans area had the opportunity Saturday morning to learn more about the disorder and treatments.

Childrens Hospital New Orleans hosted a town hall panel Saturday morning to discuss cutting edge treatments for children living with cerebral palsy.

Jennifer Lyman is no stranger to Childrens Hospital. Her 12-year-old son Bauer has cerebral palsy but she says she doesnt let her stop her adorable boy.

He goes to festivals, Jazz Fest and loves Mardi Gras, Lyman said. Hes out there in the mix with all the other kids. Hes a great kid.

Lyman says that Childrens Hospital New Orleans is a lifeline. That support includes a new clinic where all the professionals Bauer must see can come together for one appointment.

Its a one-stop shop for us, Lyman said. She says it is great to have surgeons, physical therapists and neuro doctors in the same room together discussing treatment.

But the support does not end with just the doctors appointment. Because the treatment for cerebral palsy is always changing, the hospital hosted a free seminar for parents. One of Baurers doctors was a speaker for Saturdays event.

The events were videotaped and parents can also watch video of the seminar online.

I hope they get questions answered, Dr. Ann Tilton said. I hope they learn things they didnt realize were opportunities. I hope they can go home with new optimism that they can really have a future and plans for the next step.

Bauer and his mom know their next steps.

Steps are slow with CP, but hes healthy and happy and really well adjusted, Lyman said.

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