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Everyday Mobility Tools for Children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome
Children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome often experience challenges with balance, coordination, and motor planning due to differences in the cerebellum and surrounding brain structures. Mobility tools and environmental adaptations play a key role in helping these children move confidently through their daily routines. The right tools can provide safety, independence, and joy in movement—whether at home,…
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Gentle Physical Therapy at Home for Mitochondrial and Basal Ganglia Conditions
Children with Mitochondrial Disorders and Basal Ganglia Conditions often have limited energy and muscle endurance. While movement is important for strength and function, too much effort can lead to exhaustion. That’s why gentle, consistent physical therapy at home makes such a difference—it helps build skills while respecting your child’s energy limits. The key is keeping…
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Making Your Home Accessible for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects muscle tone, movement, and posture. It is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, often before birth. While the condition varies widely from child to child, what remains constant is the need for compassionate, individualized support—at home, in…
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Dandy-Walker Syndrome: Family Life and Everyday Mobility Solutions
Dandy-Walker Syndrome is a rare congenital brain condition that affects the cerebellum—the part of the brain responsible for movement, coordination, and balance. It often involves enlargement of the fourth ventricle, partial or complete absence of the cerebellar vermis, and increased fluid buildup (hydrocephalus). For many families, this diagnosis brings a range of questions: How will…
