Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute

We're pleased to announce the 2023 round of CPA Research Foundation grants are now open for research applications in Australia and globally. This round of grants will foster innovation and support the emergence of the next generation of CP experts 👇 cerebralpalsy.org.au/news-stories/c…

The most recent #cerebralpalsy #research newsletter is out, and includes articles on: - Fatigue-related gait adaptations - Provision of AAC for preschoolers - General Movements apps Click to read all 30+ abstracts: ➡️ cerebralpalsy.org.au/wp-content/upl…

If you're the parent or carer of an infant with CP (GMFCS III-V) , we want to hear from you! Our research team are launching a new project, #TechToys, which will adapt and co-design toys to better meet the need of children with CP. Take part here 👇 cerebralpalsy.org.au/sstposts/Story…

That's a wrap on the @mypsanz Congress in Melbourne! Our @CPA_Research team shared a number of breakthrough insights with a diverse audience, including: 👉 Early diagnosis of CP 👉 Neuroprotection in the first days after birth 👉 The potential of stem cells as a treatment for CP

Congratulations to CPA's @DrMadisonPaton, who received a New Investigator Award for her systematic review into stem cell therapies for CP. PSANZ is dedicated to sharing learnings about improving long term outcomes for mothers and their babies – a mission that we share at CPA.

Survey: Accessible TechToys for infants with significant motor and physical needs 🚨 A team of researchers, parents, clinicians and engineers need your help to adapt and modify toys that meet the needs of children with #cerebralpalsy! Take part here 👇 cerebralpalsy.org.au/sstposts/Story…

If you're the parent or carer of an infant with CP (GMFCS III-V) , we want to hear from you! Our research team are launching a new project, TechToys, which will adapt and co-design toys to better meet the need of children with CP. Take part here 👇 cerebralpalsy.org.au/sstposts/Story…

“The ACPR provides us with rich data to better understand CP... It sets a standard of best practice that would well serve all disability types and really speaks to the strength and advocacy of the CP community," said Shorten. Read more about the ACPR 👇 cerebralpalsy.org.au/sstposts/Story…

Analysing data from almost 11,000 children with CP in every state and territory, researchers found that the rate of CP has fallen to 1.5/1,000 live births. @billshortenmp, Minister for the @NDIS, praised the importance of the ACPR when launching the report today. (2/3)

NEWS: The 2023 Australian Cerebral Palsy Register Report has revealed a sustained decline in rate and severity of cerebral palsy. The latest data shows 1 in 700 children in Australia are born with CP, a reduction of around 40% in twenty years 📉 cerebralpalsy.org.au/sstposts/Story… (1/3)

🚨NEW PAPER🚨 ‼️ Reshaping the way we think about #inflammation and #cerebralpalsy ‼️ Does the clinical evidence support that inflammation persists and should be considered a comorbidity of CP? mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/2… OUR SCOPING REVIEW, A 🧵 @JCM_MDPI @CPA_Research

A trio of important papers authored by @CPAllianceAU researchers have been selected as annual highlights by Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. Papers on #cerebralpalsy cures, precision medicine + global prevalence of CP have all been recognised 👇 cerebralpalsy.org.au/sstposts/Story…

The latest #cerebralpalsy #research newsletter includes articles on: - Supporting people in poverty with rehab and therapy in Bangladesh - Pediatric neurological disorders in Pakistan - Outcomes after cooling - Brain computer interface Read more here➡️ cerebralpalsy.org.au/wp-content/upl…

@himanshu_popat @schf_kids @NadiaBadawiCPA @SCHNkids Fantastic, go team!

Bike riding to raise funds for Grace centre for Newborn Intensive Care ⁦@schf_kids⁩ ⁦@NadiaBadawiCPA⁩ ⁦ ⁦@CPA_Research⁩ ⁦@SCHNkids⁩

This webinar and all others in this series will be posted at our Adult IDD Webinar YouTube Channel: @adultiddwebinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@adultiddwebin…

This #WorldCordBloodDay, I want to spread the word about the use of cord blood in research for the treatment of #cerebralpalsy. Huge progress is being made. A THREAD🧵 #WCBD22 @CordBloodDay @CPA_Research

The latest #cerebralpalsy #research newsletter includes articles on: - Upper limb manual training - Gait classification system - Cognitive assessments & use of AAC & interpreters - Identifying racial disparities in care - Dyskinesia impairment scale ➡️cerebralpalsy.org.au/wp-content/upl…

There are 40 publications in this week's #cerebralpalsy research newsletter - a record high?! Including REVIEWS of: - Literacy instruction - Robotic exoskeletons - Genetic diagnostic yield - GMs motor optimality score - ICF Child/Youth core sets ➡️cerebralpalsy.org.au/wp-content/upl…

This week's #cerebralpalsy newsletter includes new research about: - Progressive resistance training - Congenital cytomegalovirus - Telemedicine - Psychiatric symptoms in adults - Umbilical cord blood cell clearance - Genetics ...and much more! ➡️cerebralpalsy.org.au/wp-content/upl…

cCMV pamphlets for midwives in Vic & WA being sent out this am. Midwives/maternity health professionals/GPs in Australia can order these free resources to share with women they care for cerebralpalsy.org.au/cmv/ why not order some today?#stopcmv @CPA_Research @Sydney_Uni