Cerebral Palsy
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Specialized Therapies and Clinics for Children with CP

At Cincinnati Children's Cerebral Palsy Center, we partner with families to deliver personalized, team-based care. Our experts work together with you to address concerns, coordinate treatment, and support your child’s health and quality of life with therapies tailored to their needs, helping them thrive every step of the way.

Aaron W. Perlman Center

The Aaron W. Perlman Center at Cincinnati Children's provides therapy and support for children with CP, with an emphasis on early intervention, communication, group therapy for young children, and assistive technologies including augmentative communication and powered mobility.

Rehab Medicine Cerebral Palsy Clinic

Our Rehab Medicine Cerebral Palsy Clinic provides comprehensive evaluations, annual checkups and treatment recommendations in an arena-style setting where patients and families see multiple providers at once.

Orthopaedic Cerebral Palsy Clinic

Our Orthopaedic Cerebral Palsy Clinic specializes in treating children whose CP is causing challenges with muscles, joints and bones. Surgeons take time to understand each child’s needs and find the least invasive way to provide necessary treatment.

Surgical Spasticity Clinic

The Surgical Spasticity Clinic evaluates patients with challenging muscle spasticity for potential surgical treatments. The clinic offers two main surgeries for children with spasticity: selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) and baclofen pump therapy. These procedures can be very effective in reducing spasticity to help improve mobility, comfort and quality of life for children with CP.

Two-Day Mobility Surgical Evaluation

Our Two-Day Mobility Surgical Evaluation helps you find answers to whether surgery is a good option for your child. This streamlined approach is designed for both families within and outside the Cincinnati area.

Occupational and Physical Therapy for CP Patients

Occupational therapists and physical therapists use evidence-based techniques and advanced technologies to help children gain new skills. Among the many services they offer are one-on-one therapies, bracing, constraint therapy and group wellness programs.

Infant Motor Evaluation Clinic

The Infant Motor Evaluation Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s provides a comprehensive evaluation of infants who have issues with motor development, including CP.

Motion Analysis Lab

The Motion Analysis Lab provides a high-tech analysis of your child’s walking ability, which helps guide treatment plans.

Speech-Language Therapists

Speech-language therapists help children with CP improve their ability to communicate, swallow and eat.

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Cerebral PalsyTreatments and Services