Cerebral palsy - resources

Resources - cerebral palsy

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The following organizations are good resources for information on cerebral palsy :

Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that can involve brain and nervous system functions, such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing, and thinking...

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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_palsy/cerebral_palsy.htm
United Cerebral Palsy -- ucp.org
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/ddcp.htm

Central nervous system - illustration

The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all peripheral nerves.

Central nervous system

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Central nervous system - illustration

The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all peripheral nerves.

Central nervous system

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Tests for Cerebral palsy - resources

Review Date: 11/12/2016

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