Cerebral palsy - resources
Resources - cerebral palsyInformation
The following organizations are good resources for information on cerebral palsy:
Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that involve the brain. This affects nervous system functions, such as movement, learning, hearing, seei...
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/cerebral-palsy/
- Cerebral Palsy Foundation -- www.yourcpf.org
- Cerebral Palsy Research Network -- cprn.org
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/cerebral-palsy
- United Cerebral Palsy -- ucp.org
- US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/cerebralpalsy.html
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system - illustration
The central nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
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Review Date: 10/27/2024
Reviewed By: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. Editorial update 01/24/2025.
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