Where can I find more information about cerebral palsy?
There are several resources across the United States that provide information about CP, including:
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
One of the largest health charities in America, UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. This site serves as the gateway to all state and local chapters.
MedlinePlus
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer your questions about cerebral palsy. It brings together authoritative information from the NLM, the NIH, and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Its pre-formulated MEDLINE searches also give easy access to medical journal articles.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NINDS conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Created by the U.S. Congress in 1950, NINDS is one of more than two dozen research institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the Public Health Service within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Alfred I. duPont Institute - Cerebral Palsy Program
Information on this website offers a more in-depth overview of cerebral palsy based on material in the book, Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide for Caregiving, by Miller, Bachrach, et al [Hopkins Press]. |
