Cerebral Palsy and Other Movement Disorders Research

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American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine

Oct 16 2013 (All day) - Oct 19 2013 (All day)

Wisconsin Center
400 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Revisiting the Diagnosis of CP through the Lens of Genetics

May 13 2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Kennedy Krieger Institute
Outpatient Center
801 North Broadway
Conference Room 202
Baltimore, MD 21205

About the Event:

The Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy & Neurodevelopmental Medicine is pleased to announce the second seminar in the spring seminar series.

Revisiting the Diagnosis of CP through the Lens of Genetics 

13th Annual Susan Harryman Cerebral Palsy Lectureship

Nov 8 2012 - 4:30pm - 8:00pm

13th Annual Harryman Lectureship: Promotion of Fitness and Physical Activity across the Lifespan for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy and Other Movement Disorders Research

Cerebral palsy (CP) describes a group of congenital neurological disorders affecting tone and posture and impairing movement. It results from genetic or acquired disorders which disrupt developing networks of brain cells (neurons) and connecting "cables" (white matter) that control movement. Impairment in motor function, with limitations in mobility and hand use, is the primary manifestation.

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