Cerebral Palsy Family Network

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance opens state-of-the-art $7m facility in Beresfield New $7m Beresfield disability centre expands vital therapies

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝘀𝘆?

For some children with cerebral palsy, a walking frame can provide the support needed to improve mobility, build strength, and encourage greater independence. Choosing the right mobility aid depends on each child's unique abilities and goals, but understanding the options is an important first step. If you're exploring mobility solutions for your child, this article offers helpful information on the benefits and considerations of walking frames: https://cpfamilynetwork.org/resources/blog/can-a-walking-frame-help-children-with-cerebral-palsy/

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Every day we're inspired by their strength, determination, and love. Share their special story with the CPFN community! 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 with a photo, short bio, and why they're your , and they could be our Hero of the Day!

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗰𝗽𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁!

𝘞𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭, 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦, 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘺.

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." —Helen Keller

Children with cerebral palsy may face a higher risk of dental and oral health complications, making consistent oral care especially important. Regular dental checkups and healthy at-home hygiene routines can help protect your child’s teeth and gums while supporting their overall health and well-being. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗣: https://cpfamilynetwork.org/resources/blog/cerebral-palsy-and-dental-care/

Today we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the enduring fight for equality. Let’s reflect, learn, and continue working toward a more just future for all. ❤️🖤💚

Rehabilitative games for child mobility Discover how Jeklin Kim is transforming child mobility therapy with rehabilitative games, winning a prestigious Cartier award. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.