Brain Damage
Debbie Mcpartland
Latest Articles
Dysphagia and Oral Motor Treatment
This article discusses dysphagia and gives suggestions for stimulating the mouth and face area.
A Guide For The Internet: Cerebral Palsy
Because there is so much good information out there about CP, this article is intended to be a guide to help you find it. There is nothing I could really add to what is already available.
An informative article on infantile spasms in our kids
An introduction to cranial sacral therapy in regards to its use with HIE kids.
Overview of Physician Specialties
This article is an overview of the functions of most of the doctors/specialists that our children may need to see
Some information to get you started learning about the Ketogenic Diet and its use in controlling seizures
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: How this Brain Damage is Caused and Treated
This article is an introduction to the condition Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy.
Reflux and Aspiration Pneumonia
This article discusses GERD and aspiration pneumonia in relation to children with HIE.
Gastrostomy Tubes: Types, Care and Placement
This article is a primer on gastrostomy or G tubes and buttons.
Here is an article to help you make decisions on appropriate toys for special needs children.