Dr. Karen Thomas

Enabling Early Detection and Intervention for Cerebral Palsy

2024-04-09T09:51:21-08:00

Challenge Doctors should ideally diagnose cerebral palsy (CP) before a baby’s first birthday, according to international guidelines. This way, the child can access early interventions that will help them reach their fullest potential for movement and function. However, the average age for a CP diagnosis in Canada is 18.9 months, and treatment doesn’t always [...]

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