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Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromuscular Disorders
La Rabida offers comprehensive family-centered services to help children with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders achieve their greatest potential. We design an individualized care program that employs a wide variety of interventions tailored to a child’s specific needs.
About Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a condition characterized by an injury to the brain before, during or shortly after birth. A child with cerebral palsy has difficulty with muscle control and coordination. The degree of disability depends on the area of the brain injury and how much damage occurred.
Although cerebral palsy is not a condition that can be “cured,” education and therapy can enable children with cerebral palsy to optimize their health status and lead productive lives through adulthood.
La Rabida provides services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, in a warm, family-centered environment.
Our Services
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy
- Psychosocial services
- Nutritional information and education
- Assistance in securing appropriate adaptive equipment, such as child-sized or motorized wheelchairs
- Parent/caregiver training
- Regular medical evaluations and follow-up
La Rabida also works closely with community agencies and schools to help children with cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disorders continue to develop and grow in their own community.
To learn more, read Juan’s story.
Contact Us
For more information or to make a referral, contact La Rabida at 773.753.8626 or 8627 or send an email.
For More Information
View the Cerebral Palsy Information Sheet.