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Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) can affect a child’s muscle tone, movement and speech. Some children might walk a little awkwardly but don’t need special help. Others benefit from technology and assistive devices to help them move and communicate. At ֲý Children's, our orthopedic surgeons, neurologists and other CP specialists are experts in diagnosing cerebral palsy in children. We’re here to help kids with CP from the start — and keep them thriving as they grow.

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Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) can affect a child’s muscle tone, movement and speech. Some children might walk a little awkwardly but don’t need special help. Others benefit from technology and assistive devices to help them move and communicate. At ֲý Children's, our orthopedic surgeons, neurologists and other CP specialists are experts in diagnosing cerebral palsy in children. We’re here to help kids with CP from the start — and keep them thriving as they grow.

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Cerebral Palsy

Why Choose Us

Families come to ֲý because of our national reputation for diagnosing and treating all types of cerebral palsy in children. We’re known for providing excellent care and warm, personal attention. And, year after year, members of our CP team are recognized as

Kids with CP grow and do their best when the whole family takes part in the child’s development and care. That’s why we include parents and other family members in your child’s treatment plans. Families also choose ֲý because we’re always looking for better ways to diagnose and care for conditions like CP. We stay on the leading edge of research, and are actively involved in studies and clinical trials.

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer cerebral palsy treatment at ֲý Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.).

  • Regularly ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country for pediatric orthopedics by (ֲý Children’s Hospital, Delaware)
  • Cerebral Palsy Center — one of only a few medical centers in the Mid-Atlantic region that cares solely for children with cerebral palsy, and one of the largest CP programs in the country
  • Doctors known around the world for CP treatment and research, treating more than 3,000 children from across the globe every year
  • Advanced data to inform care, with one of the few computer-assisted pediatric Gait & Motion Analysis labs (providing detailed information on exactly how your child is walking, which muscles they’re using, etc.)
  • Bone metabolism program, to help kids maintain good bone density and prevent fractures, which is common in kids with CP — including vitamin and mineral levels, supplements and exercises to promote bone strength
  • Nobel Prize-winning EOS imaging technology for the lowest dose of radiation possible to make medical imaging safer
  • Nursing excellence — our nursing program at ֲý Children’s Hospital, Delaware earned , the country’s highest nursing credential
  • Wheelchair clinic and assistive technology to help kids get around, communicate and learn
  • State-of-the-art cast room and on-site brace fitting, orthotic and prosthetic shops
  • Pediatric outpatient therapy services program that’s one of the only in the region accredited by the (CARF)
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation (“PM&R” or “Rehab Medicine”) services, including certified occupational, physical and hand therapies
  • Indoor pediatric therapy pool (the largest of its kind in the tristate area)
  • , right across from our hospital’s campus, for a home away from home during long hospital stays

Learn more about the Cerebral Palsy Center.

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer cerebral palsy treatment at ֲý Children’s Hospital, Florida(Orlando).

  • Neurologists and orthopedic surgeons with expertise in treating kids with CP
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation (“PM&R” or “Rehab Medicine”) services, including occupational and physical therapies
  • State-of-the-art casting, orthotic and prosthetic services on-site
  • Access, if needed, to other ֲý medical and surgical specialties
  • , for an affordable home away from home during long hospital stays

Northeast Florida

We offercerebral palsy treatment atֲý Children's Health, Jacksonville(working withWolfson Children’s Hospital, connected by a walkway.)

  • Orthopedic surgeon and neurologist with expertise in treating kids with CP
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation(“PM&R” or “Rehab Medicine”) services
  • On-sitecasting,orthoticandprostheticservices
  • Access, if needed, to more than 30 other medical and surgical specialties
  • Close academic and clinical affiliations withwith theand

Northwest Florida

We offercerebral palsy treatment at ֲý Children’s Health, Pensacola.

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