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Cerebral Palsy Group Cerebral Palsy Group is a national organization that was created so that it may serve the individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. We are here to provide information and support so that we may help provide resources and education to those affected by CP. Document
Cerebral Palsy Guide Cerebral palsy is a disability caused by brain damage that restricts normal movement and coordination. Each year, 10,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy Guide provides free educational materials, financial options, and support to help those affected by this condition. Website
Certain books can increase infant learning during shared reading, study shows Parents and pediatricians know that reading to infants is a good thing, but new research shows reading books that clearly name and label people and objects is even better. Document
Challenging Behavior and the Role Adults Play Young children may use challenging behavior to ask the adults around them for help expressing strong emotions and learning to get along with others. It is our job as caregivers to intentionally respond to these behaviors. In doing so, we take on many roles to support the growth and development of a child. Tipsheet
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association Charcot-Marie-Tooth is a degenerative nerve disease that usually appears in adolescence or early adulthood. From its inception, the NFPMA, now the CMTA, has continued that twofold concern by supporting research on the causes and possible cures for CMT and by focusing on patient education and support. The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association website promotes awareness of this hereditary neurological disease and provides resources, localized support, and discussion groups. Website
ChildParent Psychotherapy and Traumatic Exposure to Violence By Vilma Reyes and Alicia Lieberman This article illustrates the multidimensional impact of violence during infancy and the effectiveness of a relationship-focused treatment, childparent psychotherapy (CPP), in addressing the traumatic consequences of exposure to violence. The authors describe the treatment of a 3-year-old boy and his mother and highlight three key points: (a) Infants have the capacity to remember traumatic events and encode preverbal memories into images that can be narrated once language is acquired; (b) a therapeutic working relationship with the parent provides a framework for trauma-focused treatment; and (c) speaking about and using toys to reenact what happened, and practicing ways of feeling safe and protected, provide a vehicle to regulate emotions and create trust in the parents capacity to protect. Document
Child Care Aware of Minnesota We help families find the quality child care their children need to grow and we support the professional growth of child care professionals. Formerly the Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network, Child Care Aware of Minnesota has been in operation for more than 25 years. In that time, our statewide system of agencies has served more than 600,000 parents looks for child care and more than 100,000 child care professionals seeking education and professional development. Resources are available in multiple languages. Website
Child Care Land Early learning activities for children with and without special needs. This website includes ideas for file folder games, learning centers, printables to download at a cost, and free printables. Website
Child Development Institute This award winning site offers information on child development, child psychology, parenting, learning, health and safety as well as childhood disorders such as attention deficit disorder, dyslexia and autism. It provides comprehensive resources and practical suggestions for parents covering toddlers to teens. Website
Child Development: What to Expect and When to Worry If you routinely observe and record the development of all children in your program, you may sometimes find that a child has red flags in their developmental progress and it is time to talk to their parents about your concerns. Tipsheet
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