Leading ground-breaking research in the prevention, treatment and cures of cerebral palsy.
Sydney, New South Wales
Joined October 2018
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
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 👇
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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:
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
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/sstpost…
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
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
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
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.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
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/sstpost… – at Sydney, New South Wales
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
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/sstpost… – at Sydney, New South Wales
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
“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/sstpost… – at Sydney, New South Wales
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
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.
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
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 📉
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(1/3) – at Sydney, New South Wales
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
🚨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/2077-0383/11/24/736…
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/sstpost…
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-cont…
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
This webinar and all others in this series will be posted at our Adult IDD Webinar YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@adultiddwebinar…
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
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
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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
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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-cont…
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute retweeted
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
🆕 #cerebralpalsy #research published this week includes:
- Reconstructive hip surgery
- Functional intensive therapy
- Cognitive testing using switch & eye-gaze
- Virtual reality to reduce procedural pain
Click to read ➡️ cerebralpalsy.org.au/wp-cont…
