Deborah Gaebler-Spira, MD
President, AACPDM
A new strategic plan for AACPDM was initiated in March 2009 at the mid-year meeting and the final version was approved this past September. I hope you review the full plan but in case you are short of time there are two features I would like to draw your attention to since they expand our focus. The re-drafted mission is to provide multidisciplinary scientific education for health professionals and promote excellence in research and services for the benefit of people with cerebral palsy and childhood onset disabilities.... Read more
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As the news from Haiti comes in we are all aware of our need to provide support and assistance to others. The links below are a small start and focus on children and disability. Many of our members will be involved directly with...Read More
New AAN Guideline on Botulinum Toxin type A
A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the Child Neurology Society finds botulinum toxin type A to be an effective treatment for spasticity, muscle tightness that interferes with movement, in children and adolescents...Read More
March of Dimes award applications open
The March of Dimes has applications open for three awards. Please click on the name of the award for more information.
2011 Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research...Read More
Child Health Day - Medical Home Video and Resources
The focus of Child Health Day 2009 was "Every Child Deserves a Medical Home." To recognize Child Health Day, the National Center for Medical Home Implementation produced a video compilation featuring...Read More Gregg Mozgala reduced symptoms of his cerebral palsy through dance. Please click here to view a video clip from Good Morning America sharing this story, and including...Read More Previous News & Announcements, click here
Overcoming Cerebral Palsy with ballet
AACPDM 64th Annual Meeting
September 22-25, 2010
Washington, DC, USA
