Choosing a Preschool Program for Kids With Cerebral Palsy
Preschool is an important beginning for little ones with special needs. This article gives tips on choosing a preschool for a child with cerebral palsy.
Jan 11, 2011
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Karen Plumley
Cerebral Palsy Characteristics and Risks
Concerned that a baby will be born with CP? Here's information on risk factors and cerebral palsy characteristics in babies and young children.
Mar 19, 2010
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Karen Plumley
Understanding IDEA and Orthopedic Impairment
Although IDEA uses the term Orthopedic Impairments, children with physical disabilities may have orthopedic impairments, neuromotor impairment or degenerative disease.
May 15, 2009
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Elizabeth Richards
When Baby Has a Physical Birth Defect
Having a baby with a physical birth defect requires medical treatment and therapies. It also calls for parents to be advocates for their child to use his abilities.
May 4, 2009
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Lynn Moore
When Baby Has Down Syndrome
One of the greatest fears for expectant parents is the possibility that their unborn child may be diagnosed with Down syndrome. Here is how one mom coped with the news.
Mar 31, 2009
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Karen Plumley
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Karen Plumley - Karen Plumley is a writer specializing in parenting and education. She works for Parenting NH and the Hippo, NH's most widely read ...