Cerebral Palsy Center

02/23/2026

🚨 Big news for families navigating cerebral palsy 🚨

In 2025, Kidswell Bio—in partnership with Treehill Partners—announced the launch of Kidswell USA, a major step toward bringing innovative stem cell therapy for childhood cerebral palsy into the U.S. regulatory pathway.

For decades, treatment has focused on managing symptoms. Now, regenerative medicine is entering the conversation in a serious, structured way.

💡 What makes this different?
Kidswell’s research centers on SHED cells—stem cells derived from baby teeth—with neuroregenerative potential. Instead of simply replacing damaged tissue, the goal is to support the brain’s natural repair processes, reduce inflammation, and enhance neuroplasticity.

⚖️ Most importantly:
This effort signals a commitment to working through FDA channels and U.S. clinical trials—not unregulated offshore models. While the therapy isn’t available yet, families now have a reason for cautious optimism.

This could mark a meaningful shift from symptom management toward true regenerative possibilities.

Read more about what’s being developed, how it works, and what this means for families. 💙

https://www.cerebralpalsycenter.com/news/kidswell-launches-effort-to-bring-cerebral-palsy-stem-cell-therapy-to-us/

02/06/2026

Does choosing whole foods over processed foods really matter for children with cerebral palsy? 🥦🍓

Nutrition isn’t a cure—but it does influence energy, digestion, comfort, and how well kids show up for therapy. This post breaks down what whole vs. processed foods mean for children with CP, what the research actually says, and how families can make realistic, flexible choices without pressure or perfection.

Because supporting your child’s health isn’t about “doing it all”—it’s about small choices that add up over time. 💙

👉 Read the full blog (link in bio)

https://www.cerebralpalsycenter.com/news/processed-whole-food-diets-for-cerebral-palsy-does-it-matter/

Learn how processed and whole food diets affect nutrition, digestion, and overall health in people with cerebral palsy, and what matters most.

12/09/2025

Vibration plates are going viral—but are they safe for kids with cerebral palsy? 🧠✨ Before buying into the hype, here’s what the research really says about risks, benefits, and why supervised therapy matters more than social media trends. 💛🧩

https://cerebralpalsycenter.com/news/vibration-plates-to-treat-cerebral-palsy-worth-the-risk/

08/21/2025

🌟 Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Define What’s Possible 🌟

Meet Rewriting the Rules — the inspiring new children’s book about Dr. Kathleen Friel, a neuroscientist who grew up with CP and proved that limits are meant to be broken. 💚📖

✨ Hope. Science. Real-life success.
✨ A story every parent and child with CP should read.
👉 Click to discover this powerful book today!

https://www.cerebralpalsycenter.com/news/rewriting-the-rules-book-inspires-potential-in-children-with-cerebral-palsy/

08/13/2025

Are medications for people with cerebral palsy missing the mark?🤔

New research shows many are being prescribed without fully understanding the root cause of symptoms—sometimes doing more harm than good.

If you're caring for someone with CP, this is a must-read on why long-term care needs to evolve with age.



https://www.cerebralpalsycenter.com/news/are-cerebral-palsy-medications-missing-the-mark-a-call-for-smarter-personalized-care/

07/06/2025

🌟 FREE Summer Camp for Kids with Cerebral Palsy – July 23–27! 🌟
Imagine a place where kids with CP aren’t defined by their diagnosis—but by their laughter, creativity, and courage. 🎣🔥🎭

This July, Camp Boggy Creek is hosting a completely free, fully accessible week of summer camp just for children with cerebral palsy—thanks to a generous gift from FindAway4Kids and in partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

Campers ages 7–17 will fish, boat, sing around campfires, and build friendships that last a lifetime—all under the expert care of pediatric specialists and trained volunteers. 🏕️💚

🛶 Adaptive equipment
🏹 Personalized care
🏡 Fully accessible cabins
👫 Real connection & confidence-building

Because every child deserves the magic of camp.
Because here—they’re not “kids with CP.” They’re just kids. 💫

📩 Apply now—limited spots available!
Email jboykin@campboggycreek.org or zturner-wyatt@campboggycreek.org

06/24/2025

Turning Therapy into Play! 🎉
Katie Michaels’ vibrant invention, Moti Me, brings a playful twist to physiotherapy for kids with cerebral palsy. With interactive lights, animal characters, and over 60 movement-focused games, this tool motivates kids to stretch, crawl, and walk—without it feeling like “therapy” at all. Early testers say it’s “great fun”—and that joy makes all the difference in reaching milestones 💪✨
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Why it matters:

Transforms routine exercises into engaging play

Developed closely with children and schools for real-world impact

Free prototype testing program available now

Launching in schools, clinics & homes by end of 2025—plus award-winning recognition for innovation

👉 Share to spread the word that therapy can be joyful and empowering!

https://www.cerebralpalsycenter.com/news/turning-therapy-into-play-new-invention-helps-children-with-cerebral-palsy-reach-milestones/

06/23/2025

✨ Breakthrough for Kids with Cerebral Palsy Caused by Brain Bleeds (IVH) ✨

A new study has confirmed what many families hoped: selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) isn't just safe—it’s remarkably effective for children with hemiparetic CP caused by intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH).

🔹 100% of patients eliminated spasticity
🔹 No adverse effects
🔹 Improved mobility—sitting, standing, walking
🔹 Benefits seen regardless of brain damage severity

For families navigating complex CP diagnoses, this research offers real hope and a potential path to more independence and better quality of life.

👉 Learn more about this promising surgical option and what it could mean for your child’s future.

06/20/2025

🌟 Hope Is Growing for Families Facing Cerebral Palsy 🌟

In 2025, science is rewriting the future of brain injury and CP. From umbilical cord blood infusions that spark motor gains, to breakthrough stem cell therapies and game-based rehab that rewires young minds—new treatments are offering real, measurable progress.

💡 Early diagnosis. 👶 Regenerative therapies. 🤖 Tech-driven rehab.

Zara’s story is just one of many lighting the way forward. Learn how the latest research is helping children move, play, and thrive like never before. 💚

➡️ Read the full update and discover what’s next in the fight against CP.

01/14/2016

Hey there Friends, Colleagues and Family…a few days ago I launched a project on Kickstarter that is very dear to my heart because of a person that is very dear to my heart. My fiancé Kristin Livan works tirelessly with dogs, cats, squirrels, rabbits, monkeys and anything she can get her hands on...day in and day out…Full Time! When I first saw this, I had two choices…I could run like hell or I could figure out how I could get into this part of her life!

Everybody has heard the term “Animal Rescue” but do you really know what it’s all about? It’s about helping animals that have no voice, comforting animals that were abandoned by the only people they look up to and creating new loving homes for our fury friends!

Once the fear had left my body and I was sure that I wasn’t going to abandon her, my ambition set in and I began working on a system that would help keep dogs and cats safer. A system that would help get pets home faster if they were ever lost! I looked at the existing solutions and they were either too complicated, too expensive or just impractical. The solution to the problem is very simple…and if dogs and cats could talk or point they would tell you that they’re just a few blocks from home!

If only a pet tag could hold everything there is to know about your pet?

Aside from translating everything into hieroglyphics, there was no way to cram all that info onto a single tag!

My Edison moment for this problem occurred a few months ago and I “sneak attack” acquired the future Google/Yahoo of Animal Rescue…AnimalRescue.com! A few more things happened…setup the whole thing as a 501c3 non-profit, developed the website, created multiple version of tags that wouldn’t scan, etc.

And we’re breathing now…(cue the plea for help and money!!!)

WE DESPERATELY NEED YOUR HELP getting this project funded and meeting our end goal of saving more animals and keeping your pets safe! And the BEST part is you get a Q-Tag!!!

If we do not make our goal, then we do not get a dollar of the amount pledged! I would hate to write all those thank you notes for nothing!!!

If you could find it in your heart to help me, I would greatly appreciate it! Everybody’s finances are different but this is a tax write-off and it’s tax time!

Please make a donation or at a minimum SHARE THIS POST and we’ll see if we can get this done!

All the Best,

Ryan


P.S. If you’re a close friend and I don’t see things, I will hunt you down!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1638361324/q-tag-digital-pet-id-tag-w-gps-animalrescuecom

The world’s best pet ID tag - better than a microchip, GPS enabled and no on-going costs! This changes EVERYTHING!

05/07/2014

10,000 families are affected by Cerebral Palsy each year. Sadly, 20% of these cases could have been prevented. Resources are available. Find out more here...

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Cerebral Palsy affects more than 8,000 US families per year. Here you'll find in-depth information including causes, symptoms, treatments and legal options.