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The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) has published a new Family Tool to help family members and caregivers understand what self-help skills can be expected from young children and to provide tips for helping children learn how to become more independent with daily routines. It is available online.

Private philanthropy with principal interests in brain science, immunology, and arts education. Charles A. Dana, a New York State legislator, industrialist and philanthropist.

Only national non profit pediatric cerebral palsy foundation led by parents. RFTS is committed to advocacy, education and driving research to serve the needs of children with Cerebral Palsy and those families and care givers involved in their care. RFTS, Inc. is an international advocacy and research organization started by, and for, the parents of children with Cerebral Palsy -

Provides services to children and adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Starting out as the Ski Windham Adaptive Ski Program, Gwen Allard began teaching approximately 20 students with 10 or less volunteer instructors. Since then, the Adaptive Sports Foundation has grown to 1300 student visits a year and a volunteer roster of 200 plus.

The Guardians of Hydrocephalus Research Foundation (GHRF) was established in 1977 as a non-profit organization. Since then we have distributed over 10,000 information packets and received many phone calls every month answering important questions from concerned parents and worried individuals. Provides information to the public without cost so that a better understanding of hydrocephalus will be established. Provide counseling to families with children who have hydrocephalus to define specific problems that parents encounter and help resolve them as best as possible. We make many referrals to our doctors (more on page 3) who can assist individuals and their families through these tough times.

PDF link on site directs to a list of more than 240 organizations in the United States likely to help those looking for information, referrals, and other guidance in connection with brain-related disorders. Listings provide mailing addresses, toll-free numbers, e-mail and clickable Web site addresses, and identify the primary services each organization provides. Brain Connections is provided by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives. Your Source Guide to Information on Brain Diseases and Disorders

Deep Brain Stimulation: Beyond Movement Disorders By Brenda Patoine. 2010 Progress Report on Brain Research

Charliet Foundation - Offering Hope through the Ketogenic Diet. Founded in 1994 after twenty month old Charlie Abrahams, having endured multiple daily seizures, and failed every available anti-convulsant drug and one brain surgery, was cured of his epilepsy by the ketogenic diet at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The diet was undertaken despite resistance from the five pediatric neurologists he had seen.

"The Chinese Medical Science Foundation is sponsoring a clinical study at St. Vincent's Hospital Manhattan. This study will research the effectiveness of acupuncture on patients suffering from dysphagia. The study is on-going and we hope to present some results of this study later this year."

NDRF National Dyautonomia Research Foundation - The Autonomic Nervous System - Anatomical Structure - Functions - Sympathetic System - Parasympatetic system

Helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses and life-altering injuries by providing entertainment, education and family activities that help them cope with the pain, fear and isolation of prolonged illness.

Family Education Network is built on a strong foundation of assets from the international media company, Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO), as well as educational properties from leading educational publishers and technology companies.

Promotes the health and well-being of people living with a spinal cord injury, mobility impairment and paralysis by providing comprehensive information, resources and referral services.

Provides hospital and retreat housing services to critically ill children and their families. Programs include Hospital and Respite Housing, respite facilities

"Edutopia.org: Edutopia.org contains a deep archive of continually updated best practices, from classroom tips to recommendations for districtwide change. Allied with a dedicated audience that actively contributes success stories from the field, our mission relies on input and participation from schools and communities. in-depth and interactive resource, Edutopia.org offers practical, hands-on advice, real-world examples, lively contributions from practitioners, and invaluable tips and tools"

Dedicated to improving the lives of persons affected by ataxia through support, education, and research. Supports research and provides vital programs and services for ataxia families.

Planned study sponsored by Bloorview Kids Rehab in collaboration with Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation to evaluate the impact of a model designed to coordinate transfer of care by formally linking pediatric and adult health care services.

CPI Fact Sheets providing information on research being conduct on the Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Increase Muscle Strength and Walking Speed in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy.

The Oregon Evidence-based Practice Center (Oregon EPC) conducts systematic reviews of healthcare topics for federal and state agencies and private foundations. These reviews report the evidence from clinical research studies and the quality of the evidence for use by policymakers in decisions on guidelines and coverage issues

The Fetal Hope Foundation's mission is to provide support, provide information, fund research, increase awareness and be an outlet for leading medical information pertaining to fetal distresses and syndromes. We are all about arming families and healthcare providers with information and helping to save babies' lives