I remember the feeling of loneliness all too well. Sitting in my first hour class, watching as my classmates exchanged gifts with one another, and feeling like an outsider. Despite being in my third year at my new high school,…
A story of a mother with a daughter with Cerebral Palsy. Complications in childbirth and the diagnosis. Of course, when she started telling me their story, I immediately realized that I had not understood and I would never fully understand.…
Volodia, a 9-year-old boy from Ukraine, improves his Cerebral Palsy Through Video Games. Volodia never asked his parents why at the age of 9, he could not walk without help. He never asked why his little friends were playing, running,…
This march we celebrate Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. We want to share with you useful information, as well as events that are happening around the world related to this. About Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a term used to describe…
A lot of people are talking about the war in Ukraine these days. It’s a really big topic, and there’s a lot to say about it. But one thing that I think doesn’t get enough attention is the effect the…
One in 323 children are born with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects movement and coordination. For many of these children, cerebral palsy means a life of disability and dependence. But there is hope. There are treatments and therapies…
The European Disability Forum is advocating for the interests of 100 million persons with disabilities in Europe. It is one of the organisations that help with inequality, lack of opportunities, and an engine for other organisations in this field worlwide.…
Last year, we were more than happy to get to meet the amazing team from the Global Disability Hub. They do fantastic stuff and they are very dedicated to their work. In their hub, they also promote opportunities for people…
We’ve been spending some time lately trying to search and find out what you need in terms of activities to do with your child with cerebral palsy (CP), as well as funny, entertaining ones. So we’ve scoured the grounds of…
Games, games, games and a lot of talent in the room, that’s what we are used to and this time it was no exception. We got to attend a really cool event last month, where one of our game developers…
The holiday season is knocking on our doors. And slowly, slowly, as we unwrap a tiny chocolate everyday from our Advent calendar, we know Christmas is getting nearer. We get wrapped up in the holiday spirit and we start upon…
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3). The day has been promoted by the United Nations even since 1992. On this day we try to raise awareness on disabiltiy and destigmatize social avoidance of people with…
Therapists, parents and caretakers have long wanted to incorporate something really fun into their day to day interaction with children with cerebral palsy. Now this is possible. With Stasism. Understanding how Play Improves the Wellbeing of your Child The concept…
Stasism, revolutionary for people with cerebral palsy Does your child or someone in your family have cerebral palsy? Did you have to deal with this condition and have you ever wondered if there was anything better than therapy? If there…
It is here! After our Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, we celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day. We are happy to see all over social media the hashtag dedicated to this and what’s more, the stories of people who are dealing with…
Our fascination towards pushing our body to the edge and seeing where it can go has never ceased. We look up to people who have made it further than us, and who have gone through challenges hard to imagine. In…
In our corner of content on cerebral palsy and Stasism games, we want to answer all of your questions, as well as cover as much as possible on cerebral palsy and its encompassing elements. Therefore this time we want to…
Copyright: www.ietp.com A while ago we were delighted to share the news on our socials that Nike had paired up with Matthew, a young teenager with cerebral palsy, to create the first shoes that are hands-free. Now we got even…
We dedicate this section of our website to offering useful information on cerebral palsy and its related topics, as well as questions asked by some of you. This time we want to have a closer look into the progressiveness or…
Cerebral palsy and intelligence: effects? Once you receive the diagnosis of cerebral palsy, a whirlwind of questions arises in your mind. It’s not easy, it can be overwhelming and it can leave you thinking where this will lead to. Cerebral…
Cerebral palsy is generally caused by damage to parts of the brain, especially the ones that control movement and posture. The brain damage varies from an extent to the other and it can lead to several issues of movement, hearing,…
Cerebral palsy covid vaccine Covid has taken over the vast majority of the news and of our lives in the past year and a half. And it’s completely natural that more and more questions pop in our minds with every…
Meet Olivia Breen, The double Paralympic world champion with cerebral palsy This time of the year is particularly exciting for people from all over the world as the Olmypic Games are happening in Tokyo. Even though under a different scenario,…
Cerebral palsy is a term known to describe a group of disorders that affect someones’ ability to move and maintain balance. It’s a common condition that affects approximately 1 child in 1000 births worldwide. But when someone famous such as…
Meet Sibusiso Vilane, the man who helped a girl with cerebral palsy climb mount Kilimanjaro Surprising stories are what makes life so inspiring, they’re what pulls us out of our daily routine and leave us to believe that anything is…
Childhoood disability is quite common as it happens in about 1 in 50 children. There are a lot of different types of disabilitties that develop after birth and in many cases, these children require early interventions and various types of…
In our series of video interviews CP Talks we invite inspiring people from all over the world to share their story with cerebral palsy. This time, we interviewed the lovely Elaine Hughes, who’s a successful black business owner woman and…
As children, we all enjoy playing, having fun, and making the most of every little game we play, be it with our friends and family or online. Play is an essential factor in one’s life and it helps children grow…
In our series of video interviews with people with cerebral palsy, we have the chance to sit down with some amazing, inspiring people who are chasing their passions and changing lives in the process. This time we invited Cassandra Davis,…
Role models inspire people to be extraordinary and show us that anything is possible when you have a strong will and determination. People tend to gather courage and power from others around them who manage to go after their dreams.…
At Stasism, we like to invite people to share their stories. We believe it’s important to get to know more of what drives people to chase after their dreams, what makes them weave their way beautifully into a well lived…
Each week, we invite speakers, guests and influencers to “sit down” virtually with us and talk about cerebral palsy topics, as well as their life stories or experiences. Our first speaker is actually one of our collaborators, Anna Kushnir. She…
An all inclusive platform If you think social media networks have come to a standstill, and there is not much to be uncovered in the digital realms in terms of socializing, well, you might want to rethink that… As Clubhouse…
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects movement and coordination and sometimes it can prove difficult to perform certain tasks. When things get hard, it really helps using real life stories of people with cerebral palsy and turning them…
March is cerebral palsy awareness month. Besides other celebrations, including spring’s first signs of life, this is an important month for us as we support this international month for cerebral palsy. What is cerebral palsy awareness month? Now you might…
Once you get the diagnosis of your child, a whirlwind of questions can take over your days and nights. It’s not something easy, and it’s definitely something that you would never like to hear. However, we’re here to provide a…
One of the most common searched topics around the world right now is the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines have been authorised and rolled out in a variety of countries starting December 2020. As the pandemic continued to ripple across the world,…
What to gift kids with cerebral palsy The holidays are just around the corner, and we want to make sure we’re ready to welcome them with open arms and a lot of gifts. It’s not an easy task finding a…
Growth through play for teens with cerebral palsy An introduction to Stasism, a new digital medium for physical therapy and fun. Making use of technology to develop a platform for youth with cerebral palsy that transforms physical exercise into joy,…
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological condition triggered by brain damage and is the most common movement disability in children. Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive chronic disease that occurs in the early stages while the embryo is developing in the…
