Frequently Asked Questions

RESEARCH QUESTIONS CURRENTLY BEING ADDRESSED

What are the factors that predispose the developing fetal brain to injury? Can these factors be eliminated or minimized?

What are the causes of lack of oxygen and of growth factors to the developing fetal brain? Can the developing fetal and newborn brain be protected?

Why are low birth weight in the full-term infant and prematurely important risk factors for cerebral palsy?

Can cerebral palsy be diagnosed before birth and better diagnosed shortly after birth?

Which available treatments are most effective for specific disabilities of persons with cerebral palsy?

Based on new knowledge now available in the medical, surgical, behavioral and bioengineering sciences, what improvements can be made in the quality of life of people with cerebral palsy?

What are the effects of aging on a person with cerebral palsy?