Telemedicine in Early Childhood Constraint Therapy in Cerebral Palsy

Children at a higher risk for Cerebral Palsy or children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy within the age range of 4-13 months (corrected age) are being recruited for an Early Detection study.

For 3-months, two programs will be offered that mayhelp babies with cerebral palsy move and use their arms more like otherchildren at an early age. If you decide to participate, your participationmay mean:

• 6-week telehealth therapy program (with one in-person visit) with our occupational/physicaltherapist to learn simple exercises to help your baby use their weaker arm.Your baby would also wear a soft mitt on their stronger arm to help them usetheir weaker arm.

• 6-week telehealth parent support program, (with one in-person visit) with our counselor to learn moreabout movement, how babies learn, and parenting tips specifically designed for yourfamily.

• Two to three total in-person visits to our lab space to complete assessments and answer questionsabout how your baby is growing