Recommended Web Sites

American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine - The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine is a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities. This site includes a recommended reading list for parents and numerous external links for topics such as adaptive technology, research, and statistics.

Cerebral Palsy from NOAH - NOAH, New York Online Access to Health, is maintained by a group of organizations that include the New York Academy of Medicine, the New York City Department of Health, and the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. The information obtained at this web site can be accessed in English or Spanish and includes links to basic information, prevention, care and treatment.

KidsHealth for Kids: Cerebral Palsy - This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. The information found here is written specifically for children.

March of Dimes - Infant health statistics, birth defects information, and a cerebral palsy fact sheet can all be obtained at this site.

MEDLINEplus: Cerebral Palsy - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

UCPnet - UCP's (United Cerebral Palsy) mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. A wealth of information can be accessed from this site on issues such as education, employment, and travel.

What is Cerebral Palsy? - The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities has created this information.